As the prevalence of autism continues to rise in Africa’s most populous country, the importance of robust support networks is becoming increasingly clear, with community-based initiatives showing promising results.
Experts who spoke at the just concluded Guarantee Trust Holding Company (GTCO)’s 15th annual autism conference, tagged ‘From Awareness to Action: 15 years of advancing autism inclusion,’ shared how community ties and asset framing can bosst autism care and outcomes in the country.
Solape Azazi, founder of Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative and a passionate autism advocate, whose journey of managing an autistic child began with uncertainty.