C.A.D.E.T. Academy Dyslexia Awareness Seminar in Abuja

The Comprehensive Autism and related Disabilities Education and Training (C.A.D.E.T.) Academy organized a dyslexia awareness seminar in Abuja, Nigeria, on 26th October 2013. The title of the seminar was: Understanding Dyslexia. The seminar was one of the activities which the organization conducted to mark the month of October as the International Month of Dyslexia Awareness. The aim of this particular seminar was to educate, inspire and encourage families, teachers and caregivers who are dealing with young students living with dyslexia, towards embracing a proper understanding of the condition, and defeating stigma.

The seminar gave me the opportunity, as the special education Program Director of the C.A.D.E.T. Academy, to educate and enlighten the audience on some facts and misconceptions about dyslexia. We further discussed some of the signs and how to conduct comprehensive tests on individuals who are suspected to be dyslexic. I also gave some tips and strategies to the audience on how to accommodate dyslexic students in an inclusive classroom.

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The seminar which was offered free of charge to the public was well attended by people from within and outside Abuja. The audience were full of appreciation and some even used the opportunity to share inspirational stories about their personal experiences with persons living with special needs.

If you missed this seminar, don't worry, more of our seminars and workshops are scheduled for the months ahead - some will be free and some will be at a fee. You may visit the C.A.D.E.T. Academy YouTube channel via the website (www.cacademy.sch.ng) to watch. Photo highlights are below, after the cut.