As Nigeria joined the global community to observe World Autism Awareness Day, First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has called for more inclusive society and greater awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The theme for this year, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” focuses on the importance of inclusion as a pillar of sustainable development.
Mrs Tinubu, in a statement released to commemorate the international day, highlighted the discrimination faced by individuals with autism in accessing education, healthcare, and employment, urging Nigerians to embrace neurodiversity and work toward creating opportunities for all.
Speaking during a televised interview,a consultant public health physician,Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa urged parents to normalize early diagnosis for children as she equally called for inclusion in the society.
World Autism Awareness Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 2nd of April every year, about the acceptance, support and the inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocation of their rights.
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