Monday 14 April 2014

C.A.D.E.T. Academy 2014 Autism Awareness Seminar in Abuja

The Comprehensive Autism and related Disabilities Education and Training (C.A.D.E.T.) Academy organized a free Autism Awareness Seminar on 12th April 2014, and free Autism assessments for 30 families (from 1st to 30th April 2014) in Abuja, Nigeria. The title of the seminar was: Early Intervention - Key to Successful Autism Intervention. The seminar was one of the activities which the organization conducted to mark the month of April as the International Month of Autism 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 Autism, towards embracing a proper understanding of the concept of early intervention and various early intervention services that are available.

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 Autism, the present issues and challenges to understanding Autism in Nigeria. We also discussed some of the signs and how to conduct comprehensive tests on individuals who are suspected to be living with Autism. We further considered certain research-based and evidence-based practices we could possibly adopt from the United States of America and other more advanced countries.

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 Autism and related special needs. Registration for free Autism assessments/evaluation for 30 families is still ongoing until the 30th of April 2014 (visit our website for details: www.cacademy.sch.ng).

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.






























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