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It goes without saying that having a child diagnosed with a disability inadvertently places a huge strain on a family’s finances especially as in most cases you find that the mothers make the decision to resign from their jobs to assume primary care of the child thereby reducing the family’s earning power. ...Read more |
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Silver Lining: The Journey from then till now by Dotun Akande Early this year, the idea to have a film with Autism as the subject weighed heavily on my mind. As the Proprietress of Patrick Speech and Languages Centre, a school that works with children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, I am constantly seeking ways to create awareness about the condition. My experience had taught me that the average Nigerian knows little or nothing about the condition, if they do, they are ashamed to be identified with people that have it. And finally they think it is a death sentence with no hope in sight. I wanted reach out to let them know that this does not have to be the case. That was what led me to reach out to Nollywood; precisely the producer, Emem Isong of the Royal Arts Academy. The first film on AUTISM in Nigeria now available for sale on DVD. Please call on the phone numbers 01-8190786 , 07055028215, |
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Patrick Speech and Language Centre (commonly called Patrick's) is a unique centre for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome and other related developmental disabilities. The Centre was established in 2006 by Mrs. Dotun Akande after many years of frustration searching for an ideal environment for her autistic son. The Centre commenced operations with 3 children to 22 years old. The Centre is currently equipped with facilities to provide services such as Behavioural, Occupational and Speech Therapy. Patrick Speech and Language Centre has been at the frorefront of increasing awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders in Nigeria. Patrick's core objectives are:
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