Over the last couple of years in Nigeria, there has been increasing awareness about autism. This has led to a series of public discussions on the topic and the presence of agencies, charities and initiatives that are devoted to the cause.
Autism is one of a group of serious developmental problems called autism spectrum disorders. It is a lifelong developmental disability that affects a person communicates and relates to people around his/herself.
The numbers of children diagnosed with autism, appears to be on the increase in Nigeria and as a Nigerian parent, you need to be aware of autism and should know how to look for signs of autism in your child.
We have outlined some of the things we feel you should know about autism and where you can go to search for more information.
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