2013 Austim Event

GTBank
Autism Programme
April 2 - 9, 2013
The Orange Ribbon Initiative
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The Orange Ribbon Initiative
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GTBank and Corporate Sustainability
Guaranty Trust Bank plc is a foremost African financial institution with extensive business operations in Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana,
Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom. We have a strong service culture and bias for innovation that have led to consistent
year on year growth and numerous accolades since our incorporation in 1990.
Corporate Social Responsibility is how we colour the lives of people around us.
At Guaranty Trust Bank, we passionately believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) embodies an ardent commitment and social pact
with all the stakeholders. Thus, the Bank is committed to creating enduring partnerships for sustainable development whilst adding
immense value to the diverse communities in which it operates.
Widely recognized as a responsible Corporate Citizen, a pace setter and industry leader; a significant part of the bank’s annual earnings are
committed towards supporting structures and initiatives across diverse areas of Community Development, Education, Environment and
Art.
Driven by the developmental challenges of its host communities, the Bank’s CSR philosophy compels it to pro-actively meet and exceed the
social, environmental and growth expectations of those with whom it proudly shares a common destiny.
For Guaranty Trust Bank plc, every day presents the opportunity to make history. In achieving this, the bank is constantly evolving whilst
consolidating its position as a proudly African, truly international organization.
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GTBank Autism
Resource Program 2013
1. Providing One-on-One Autism assessment session with ASD professionals from the United States of America in partnership with the
College of Medicine, University of Lagos.
2. Providing access to modern information and practical technology for Autism practitioners, special educators, teachers and parents
through teachings on various subjects.
3. Facilitating the establishment of a standard system for diagnosing Autism in children and a centre for research in developmental
disorders.
4. Providing an affordable platform for general teachers, therapists, physicians and special educators in Nigeria to obtain qualifications in
Autism Spectrum Disorder Management through an online Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness by University of Texas
in Arlington, USA
These projects will be supported by:
An Autism radio show “Let’s Talk Autism” which will be aired on several radio stations and will feature ASD specialists from Nigeria and the
United States.
How you can help…
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Start an autism awareness campaign or project in your locality
Register for the online certificate program
Join the committee to set up a standard system for diagnosing autism in children in Nigeria.
Let someone know Autism can be managed
For more information, please send an email to autism@gtbank.com
GTBANK ORANGE RIBBON 2013 CALENDAR
April 2 - 9, 2013
April 2 - 6, 2013
April 8, 2013
Let’s talk Autism Radio Show on
Inspiration 92.3FM, Smooth 98.1FM
and Nigeria Info 99.3FM
Consultation with ASD Professionals
at College of Medicine, Idi Araba
GTBank Annual Autism Seminar
MUSON Centre, Onikan
8.00am – 6.00pm
April 9, 2013
April 16 - September 3, 2013
GTBank Annual Autism Seminar
MUSON Centre, Onikan
8.00am – 5.00pm
Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Awareness by University of Texas in
Arlington, USA
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The GTBank Orange
Ribbon Initiative
...The Beginning
The Guaranty Trust Bank Orange Ribbon Initiative which commenced in 2009, is an advocacy program designed to support children with
developmental disabilities or special needs in Nigeria especially Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder; as with other developmental challenges arise from insufficient development of a child’s physical, emotional or
intellectual capacity. This Disorder which is largely misunderstood by society makes it difficult for affected children to cope with the everyday
demands of their environment and may lead to varying stages of social stigmatization.
The Orange Ribbon Initiative seeks to;
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Ensure societal awareness about ASD.
Reawaken people’s social consciousness about the plight and requirements of children living with ASD.
Stimulate advocacy for the establishment of comprehensive and inclusive schools for affected children as well as integrated
centers for adults.
Sponsor, support and lobby for legislation that protects the rights of people living with developmental disabilities.
Encourage government and private organisations to fund research in Autism.
Re-orientate societal thinking regarding the fallacies concerning Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The Journey So Far
World research statistics shows that ASD is on the rise with an incidence of 1 in 88 children. These reports which also reveal that Nigeria
ranks low in management systems, prompted our Bank to partner with several organizations over the years including Blazing Trails International Center Lewisville, Texas on a variety of initiatives aimed at improving awareness and management of ASD.
In 2012, this partnership brought 12 ASD specialists from the United States of America (USA) to facilitate the largest Autism awareness
seminar in Nigeria and this was viewed through several channels in Nigeria, Ukraine, Kenya, U.S, Sierra Leone, Malaysia, Ghana, Greece and
Iraq “. A cross-section of parents, professionals and care-givers participated in this landmark event.
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Consultation Service
2nd Floor Biomedical Engineering Block, College of medicine, University of Lagos, Idi Araba
Tuesday 2nd April – Saturday 6th April, 2013
9.00am - 10.00am
10.00am - 1.00pm
Registration/Pre-Screening
Screeners Direct Flow: Dr. Anna Lamikanra – Mrs Tracey Wasai - Dr. Arlene Littlefield – Local Staff
Psychiatrist
Dr. O. F Aina
Dr. O.Y Oshodi
Dr. A.T Olagunju
The M-CHAT
Mark C. Sutton
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. R. E Ogbolu
Prof. J.D Adeyemi
Dr. C. Umeh
Dr. F. Suleiman
Dr. A. A. Akinbode
Communication
Intervention
Carmen Bustos
Speech Pathology
Parent Counseling
Courtney Willis
Terry Sheffey
Diagnosing and Identification of
Developmental Delays
Physician
Dr. Kadiri
Dr. Larry Sutton
Behavioral Analyst
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Alicia Koger
Alicia Koger
Behavioral Analyst
Christine Sheffey
Christine Sheffey
Behavioral Analyst
Kristen Volosky
Kristen Volosky
Psychiatrist
Dr. Shirley Marks
Dr. Shirley Marks
Break
Psychiatrist
Dr. O. F Aina
Dr. O.Y Oshodi
Dr. A.T Olagunju
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Dr. C. Umeh
Dr. F. Suleiman
Dr. A. A. Akinbode
Dr. R. E Ogbolu
Prof. J.D Adeyemi
M-CHAT/
Medical History
Mark C. Sutton
Communication
Intervention
Carmen Bustos
Speech Pathology
Parent Counseling
Courtney Willis
Terry Sheffey
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Analyst
Psychiatrist/
Mental Health
Alicia Koger
Christine Sheffey
Kristen Volosky
Dr. Shirley Marks
Physician
Dr. Kadiri
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Clinical Psychologist
Diagnosing and Identification of
Developmental Delays
Dr. Larry Sutton
Academic
Exceptionalities
Dr. Arlene Littlefield
Review
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Conference Programme
Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Day 1: Monday 8th, April 2013
8.00am - 9.00am
Registration
9.00am - 9.15am
Welcome Address: MD, GTBank - Mr. Segun Agbaje
9.15am - 9.25am
Goodwill Address
Host - Her Excellency, The First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola
9.30am - 9.45am
Marching Towards the World of Work
Dr. Anna Lamikanra - Executive Director, Blazing Trails International CTR Information video.
Update of University of Texas, Alington Autism Awareness Certificate Programme
9.50am - 10.00am
Address by Special Guest of Honour
Her Excellency, The First Lady of Cross Rivers State - Mrs. Obioma Imoke
10.00am - 10.20am
OPENING
Why Autism is a global issue: The Call
Dr. Yinka Akindayomi - Child Development Centre
10.20am - 10.30am
Questions and Answers
Moderated by - Dr. Anna Lamikanra
10.30am - 10.40am
SESSION 1 CLASSES
Introduction by Mr Olu Adeeko, Patrick Speech and Languages Centre
10.40am - 11.00am
Tea Break
Session 1
11.00am - 1.30pm
Positive Approaches to
Behavious Modification
Mrs. Christine Sheffey
Community Alternatives Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Identifying Common
Neurodevelopmental
and Autistic Spectrum
Disorders: An Overview
Dr. Yewande Oshodi
College of Medicine
University of Lagos
Capitalizing on Areas of
interest to create Social
and Vocational Outcomes
Mr. Terrance Sheffy
Community Alternatives Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
Sensory Play:
Developing a Centre
for Creative Play.
Myths vs Facts
About Austims
Teaching Math with Natural
Materials the Autisc Mind
Mr. Frank Glover
Miami Dade Public Schools
Interactive Workshop with
Tools and Toys
Mrs. Kristen Volosky
Wesley Spectrum
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Sonya Armstrong
West Virgina State University
Institute, WV
Lunch Break
Conference Programme
Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Day 1: Monday 8th, April 2013
2.15pm - 2.30pm
SESSION 2 CLASSES
Introduction by Dr. Maymynah Yusuf Kadiri
Psychiatrist Pinnacle Medical Services
2.30pm - 5.00pm
Using iPad and Andriod
Technology for Autism
and Developmental
Delays
Designing Activities for
Sensory Integration
Teaching the Art of
Deejaying
Support Services for
Individuals with Autism and
Other Disabilities Services in
Nigeria
Dr. Marcus Willis
Marcus Willis Design Services
DJ Clipp
Jason Straughter
Dr. Maymunah Yusuf
Kadiri, Psychiarist Pinnacle
Medical Services
Sensory Play:
Developing a Centre
for Creative Play.
Teaching Math with
Natural Materials for
the Autistic Mind
Developing Business
Opportunities for People
with Disabilities
Mr. Frank Glover
Miami Dade Public Schools
Interactive Workshop with
Tools and Toys
5.00pm - 6.00pm
Dr. Sonya Armstrong
West Virgina State University
Institute, WV
Dr. Adeola Fayemi
Tallahassee, FL
END OF THE SESSION
Closing Remarks/Questions and Answers
Special DJ Session for Children with Jason Straughter
Special Sessions for Mothers with Dr Shirley Marks (Psychiatrist)
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Conference Programme
Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Day 2: Tuesday 9th, April 2013
8.00am - 9.00am
Registration
9.00am - 9.10am
Welcome Remark
General Manager, Communications & External Affairs, GTBank - Mrs. Lola Odedina
9.10am - 9.20am
Goodwill Address
Special Guest of Honour - Her Excellency, The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun
9.20am - 9.40am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Identification and Management of Developmental Delays
Dr. Lawrence R. Sutton - Psychologist and Manager of the Western Region Office
of Bureau of Autism in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
9.45am - 10.30am
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Facilitators: Dr. Anna Lamikanra
Dr. Sutton, Dr. Akindayomi, Ms. Alicia Koger, Mrs. Christine Sheffey, Dr.Sonya Armstrong,
Dr. Marcus Tillery, Mrs. Volosky, Dr. Adeola Fayemi, Dr.Maymunah Kadiri
10.30am - 10.40am
SESSION 1 CLASSES
Introduction by Mrs. Tracey Wasai, Blazing Trails International Centre
10.40am - 11.00am
Session 1
11.00am - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Tea Break
The M-CHAT and
related inventory
demonstrations:
Taking Medical History
Teaching Mathematics
with Natural Materials
for the Autistic Mind
Coping with the Challenges
of the Assessment of Autism
in Nigeria
Dr. Lawrence Sutton
Dr. Sonya Armstrong
Dr. Charles Umeh
West Virginia State University College of Medicine,
Institute, WV
University of Lagos
Self Regulation for
Autism & Developmental
Delays: Evaluating
Learning
Speech Therapy / Speech Using iPad and Andriod
Play: Learning to
Technology for Autism
Motivate
and Developmental
Delays
Mrs. Dotun Akande
Proprietress, Patrick Speech
and Languages Centre
Courtney Maddy Willis
Dr. Marcus Willis
Marcus Willis Design Services
Lunch Break
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Conference Programme
Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Day 2: Tuesday 9th, April 2013
2.15pm - 2.30pm
SESSION 2 CLASSES
Introduction by Dr. Marcus Willis, Marcus Willis Design Services
Session II
2.30pm - 5.00pm
5.00pm - 5.30pm
Working with Sound
Charts: Communication
Intervention
Making a Difference for
those with Autism:
Adolescence - Adulthood
Social Support for the
Caregiver: How to Survive
the Disability
Carmen Bustos
Humble, Texas
Ms. Alicia J. Koger
Wesley Spectrum Services,
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Shirley Marks
Psychiatrist
Speech Therapy / Speech
Play: Learning to
Motivate
Positive Approaches to
Behaviour Modification
Education for All:
Developing a New
Educational Horizon
for Special Needs
Courtney Maddy Willis
Mrs. Christine Sheffy
Community Alternatives Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Anna Lamikanra
Executive Director, Blazing
Trails International Centre,
Texas
END OF THE SESSION
Closing Remarks/Questions and Answers
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Speakers’ Presentations
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Adeola Fayemi, Ph. D – Developing Business Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Everyone deserves a chance to live a meaningful life through work. This workshop will explore the ideal of
developing networks with business communities to urge them toward social enterprise, so that people with
disabilities can begin to work in an integrated, community job with others. Tools for creating these opportunities
for advancement will be investigated.
Alicia Joy Koger - Making a Difference for Those with Autism
Characteristics and challenges of those with Autism and their families will be discussed in this presentation. Special
attention will be given to the impact that social understanding difficulties have in relation to the developing life-skills
and vocational education. The Prevalence of Autism in the general population will be reviewed in an effort to
increase opportunities for those with Autism and to better prepare therapists and educators to meet their needs.
Anna Lamikanra, Ph. D – Marching Toward the World of Work
This general plenary session will emphasize vocational arts for individuals with disabilities and training
opportunities for therapists and others seeking certification programs.
Arlene Wright Littlefield, Ph. D – Differentiated Learning for the Inclusive Class:
Hands on Teaching Workshop
The diversity of students in our classrooms are changing; the need to shape curriculum and instruction to
maximize learning for all students is more urgent than ever. Educators need methods that will allow us to
accommodate the learning needs of all our students, including those with developing delays, so that all are
challenged, but not overwhelmed, by the learning process.
Carmen Bustos – Using Sound Charts for Non-Verbal Individuals
Everyone has the ability to communicate, with or without words. Good communication is a key factor in building
successful relationships. This workshop will guide you in identifying and using nonverbal communication skills.
A child’s establishment of healthy relationships and the expression of their true feelings are pivotal factors in
building deep connections with other people, especially those of therapists, educators and parents.
Christine Sheffey, MSW, BCBA – Positive Approaches to Behavior Modification
This workshop will discuss procedures and strategies for targeting problem behavior using the Competing
Behavior Pathway as a model. Guidelines for effective behavior modification will be reviewed. Participants
will explore appropriate setting event, antecedent, teaching and consequence strategies given the identified
function(s) of the problem behavior(s).
Courtney Willis, M.S. – Speech Therapy / Speech Play: Learning to Motivate
Speech Language Pathology provides the knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat individuals with
communication disorders. This work shop will provide Language Skill-building Activities for therapists,
parents and educators as a response to building upon the communication needs of our individuals with
Autism and special needs.
Eronini Egbujor, Ph. D - French Interpreter
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Speakers’ Presentations
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Frank Glover, M.ED - Sensory Play: Developing a Center for Creative Play
Children are oriented toward sensory experiences and learn about the world by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing and hearing.
Sensory play is crucial to brain development, as it is food for the brain, strengthens neural pathways for all types of learning.
This workshop will help parents, educators and therapists discover and differentiate
Jason Straughter – Designing Activities for Sensory Integration:
Teaching the Art of Deejaying
This mini-workshop – will provide a bird’s eye-view into a career in music technology for individuals with developmental delays.
The workshop in an examination of skills and tasks for spinning music, the selection of equipment and the mission of the disc-jockey
will be discussed. This workshop will demonstrate this kind of career selection with an exhibition to rally fun in a positive atmosphere.
Participants may want to dance and clap their hands during this program.
Kristen Volosky – Myths v. Facts About Autism
This presentation will investigate some realities about Autism and people with Autism.
Exploration of the facts will be explored.
Lawrence Sutton, Ph. D - Identification and Management of Autism
and Developmental Delay
With developmental, behavioral, and learning disabilities on the rise, there is much that remains poorly understood, from cause to
cure. However, there is one widely-accepted fact: early and intensive intervention can have a profound impact on the quality of life
for children at risk and their families. This general plenary session will explore diagnosis, management and identification between
and among the spectrum of Autism and related developmental delays.
Marcus Tillery, Ph. D – Using iPad and Android Technology for Autism
and Developmental Delays
Creating a learning environment with the tablets, laptops, etc., can provide a child with Autism and developmental delays a way to
communicate and acquire knowledge. This workshop will investigate best technology uses for aiding individuals with disabilities.
Mark Sutton – The M-C.H.A.T., Developing a Medical History and Other Screening Inventories
This workshop will discuss the merits of prescreen tools for creating a complete history for patients. Screening tools and medical
histories are useful to help medical providers learn about the many pieces of information that make up an individual’s current
health.
Maymunah Y. Kadiri, MD – Support Services for Individuals with Autism and Other Disabilities
This workshop will review autism including the development of support, educational, community and home based programs and
the possibility of new developments in Nigeria. Further discussion will look at ways to coordinate regional technical assistance for
individuals with autism, their families and educators.
Shirley F. Marks, MD – Social Support for the Caregiver: How to Survive the Disability
This presentation will examine the support needs expressed by caregivers, the ways community should support families, and how
the specific meaning of support is directly linked to the psychiatric care-giving role.
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Speakers’ Presentations
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Sonya Armstrong, Ph. D – Teaching Mathematics to Individuals with Autism and
Developmental Delays Using Cultural Materials
This mathematics workshop will provide color mathematic activities using artifacts and available devices to demonstrate unique
methods for teaching math. Further exploration into developing numerical interests in developmental disorders will be examined.
Terrance Sheffey – Capitalizing on Areas of Interest to Create Social and Vocational Opportunities
This workshop will explore how to use an individual's area of interest and/or skill set to facilitate social interaction and identify
appropriatee vocational options. Role of parent/care-giver, support staff and employers in facilitating the individual’s successful
integrationn in the community will be discussed.
Mrs. Dotun Akande - Self Regulation in Austim and Development Delays:
Evaluating One's Own Learning and Behavior
This class will review the phases, sources and application of self-regulated learning into practice. A deeper look into developing
plans and skills to assess learners with Autism and developmental delays will be discussed.
Yinka Akindayomi, M.D. – Global Response to Autism in Nigeria
This general plenary presentation will detail awareness about Autism in Nigeria.
Dr. Yewande Oshodi (MBBS, MPH, FMCPsych) – Identifying Common Neurodevelopmental and
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Overview
The lecture will focus on describing the different types of Neurodevelopmental disorders that may affect children's well being and
development. This knowledge is key for stakeholders and caregivers who desire to plan interventions to address the different needs
of these children.
Dr Charles S. Umeh - Coping with the Challenges of the Assessment of Autism in Nigeria
This class will highlight the nature and features of autism and the present the possible assessment methods . Thereafter, the possible
challenges faced by experts assessing autism in Nigeria as well as the methods to cope with these problems will be discussed.
Dr. Anna Lamikanra, Executive Director, Blazing Trails international Center - Education for All:
Developing a New Educational Horizon for Special Needs
This session will look at the development of a Center of Excellence for Developmental Delays. Structure, curricula outcomes and
educational trends for special needs will be discussed.
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Autism Conference Consultants
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Dr. Lawrence Sutton
Dr. Marcus Willis
Lawrence is a catechist, writer, curriculum
author, autism program developer; board
chair-National Apostolate for Inclusion
Ministry NafIM. Dr. Sutton is a licensed
psychologist is employed as a psychologist
and manager of the Western Region
Office of Bureau of Autism in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He
holds a research faculty position at
Duquesne University. He earned his
doctoral degree from the University of
Pittsburgh in 1980 and has been licensed
as a psychologist since 1983. Dr. Sutton
has worked with individuals with
developmental disabilities since 1992
and began focusing on those touched by
autism since 2001. He has numerous
publications in the area of identification
of and treatment of behavioral issues
for teens and adults with developmental
disorders, particularly those with Autism.
Mr. Marcus Willis is owner and creative
developer for Marcus Willis Designs and a
graduate of Mississippi State University. For
over 10 years he has carved out a unique
niche in designing technology for the music
and arts industry. His artistic works include
web page design, light shows, photography,
print media and run way work. Mr. Willis has
developed an interest in the connection
between technology, art and sound and how
this relationship may help individuals with
developmental delays.
Dr. Sonya M. Armstrong
Professor & Chair, Department of
Mathematics & Computer Science, West
Virginia State University. Recipient of the
National Science Foundation (NSF) 2004
Clark Atlanta University ADVANCE
Leadership Award for Excellence in
Teaching For Women in Science
Technology Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM). Her research interests include
developing math manipulative puzzles
and tactile apparatuses to assist learners
and individuals with disabilities explore
numerical interests. Other research areas
include developing interactive visualizations
to help people overcome math anxiety. She
has presented national and internationally
on geographic education, teacher
improvement and mathematics
achievement. Dr. Armstrong earned the
Master of Science in Statistics from Johns
Hopkins University & the Ph. D from
University of Rochester. She is the mother
of Dr. Janelle Armstrong-Brown, a post
doc in Public Health at University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Dotun Akande
Mrs. Dotun Akande, Founder and Proprietress of the Patrick Speech and Languages Centre in
Lagos, advocates for early intervention for children that may present early behavioral signs.
She has advocated an innovative strategy designed to show that children with Autism have
talent. Mrs. Akande’s annual show tagged ‘Talent in Autism Concert’ is a concert and platform
to exhibit and celebrate the unique talents and skills of children with autism. For six years
Mrs. Akande has witnessed children recover from the symptoms of Autism and become
reintegrated into mainstream society.
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Autism Conference Consultants
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Mrs. Kristen Volosky
Dr. Adeola O. Fayemi
Dr. Yinka Akindayomi
M.Ed., MBA is the Director of Autism
Services for Wesley Spectrum Services,
Pittsburgh, PA. Mrs. Volosky earned her
M.Ed. in Special Education through the
University of Pittsburgh and earned her
MBA through Seton Hill University. In
her capacity as the Director of Autism
Services, she is responsible for the
monitoring and oversight of business
activities associated with all Autism
programs which serve over 600 children,
adolescents, and young adults affected
by Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is
additionally responsible for setting the
strategic direction of Autism Services at
Wesley Spectrum Services. Mrs. Voloski
has had an 18 year career working within
the Behavioral Healthcare field of which
14 years have been solely dedicated to
working with those impacted by Autism
Spectrum Disorders. She has worked as
a Behavior Consultant implementing
programs using various Applied Behavior
Analysis approaches and has also worked
in the capacity of a Clinical Coordinator of
a social skills program for children and
adolescents. She was additionally involved
in the startup of an Autism School.
Director, Student Services, Florida
Department of Education, Tallahassee,
Florida. Dr. Fayemi’s professional expertise
focuses on statewide program development,
monitoring & evaluation of programs for
special student populations. Dr. Fayemi’s
initiatives have provided students with
disabilities and their families with educational
access and resources for educational
achievement and made them become more
aware of their rights and responsibilities.
A constant advocate, she has ensured
community, programmatic and structural
accessibility in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Dr. Fayemi
earned the PhD from Florida State University
in education and human resource
development. Prior to her work in Florida,
Dr. Fayemi was a teacher at the University
of Lagos, International School, where she
taught English Language and Literature. Dr.
Fayemi is married to Olugbemiga, a senior
computer software consultant, and they,
together with their daughter, Temitayo,
share a great love for home, health and
family.
“My son was always different,” recalled
Dr. Yinka Akindayomi. Akinyele Akindayomi
was officially diagnosed with autism at the
age of three. “Confusion was my first
reaction. There was also anger, uncertainty,
and a loss for words.” That was in 1987.
Today, Dr. Akindayomi is the director and
founder of the Children’s Developmental
Centre (CDC), a Lagos-based facility that
provides diagnostic assessments, treatment,
vocational training, and other social services
to more than 600 children and young adults
with autism spectrum disorders. CDC is
using a United States African Development
Foundation (USADF) grant to expand this
ground-breaking program that helps autistic
youths acquire job skills in order to earn
sustainable livelihoods. Throughout
Akindayomi’s career, the resilient program
director has fought against society’s
“prejudice, ignorance, and indifference”
towards autism spectrum disorders. When
her son was diagnosed with autism, the
common misconception was that autism
didn’t exist in Africa. Akindayomi works to
shatter society’s misunderstandings about
developmental disabilities.
Dr. Arlene Wright Littlefield
Dr. Arlene Wright Littlefield is Owner of Academic Exceptionalities, of San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Littlefield has over 20 years of experience with academic and special education issues that
affect a child’s ability to succeed in the classroom. She has been a classroom teacher, school
administrator and consultant and has helped parents and students negotiate the educational
arena. As the number of individuals being diagnosed with learning disabilities has increased, so
have the understanding and utilization of academic and technological strategies for accommodation.
She helps develop the plans to make learning fair and accessible for those with learning disabilities.
Dr. Littlefield is involved in her community and is a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Dr. Littlefield is married to Donnie Littlefield and the mother of two children: Donnie, Jr. and
Darie-Anna Littlefield.
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Autism Conference Consultants
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Shirley Marks
Alicia Koger
Dr. Eronini E. Egbujor
Shirley is a board certified psychiatrist from
McKinney, Texas. Dr. Marks is a native Texan
and received her B.A. degree from Spelman
College in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the first
Spelman alumna to graduate from Harvard
Medical School and the second African
American female to graduate from Harvard
Medical School. Dr. Marks completed her
psychiatry residency at the Harvard affiliated
McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts.
She furthered her studies in mental health
and community psychiatry with a Masters of
Public Health in Behavioral Sciences from the
Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Marks
has over 35 years experience in the private
and public practice of Psychiatry. She is a
Distinguished Life Fellow of the American
Psychiatric Associations.
Alicia Koger is a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), and a National Certified
Counselor (NCC) with a Master's degree
in Counseling Psychology. She is the
Clinical Director of Autism Services at
Wesley Spectrum Services in Pittsburgh,
PA where she is responsible for overseeing
and ensuring the clinical integrity and
quality of autism services. She has over
13 years of experience working with
children and families affected by Autism
Spectrum Disorders, managing programs
that support individuals with Autism, and
training and supervising others in the area
of applied behavior analysis.
Dr. Eronini E. Egbujor earned the M. A. &
Ph. D. (French), from Université de
Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; B. A.:
French Studies, Université du Bénin, Lomé,
Togo; did Post-doctorate studies (on
Making audiovisual pedagogical (teaching)
documentary; Literary Theory & Orality;
under the supervision of Professeur
Fernando Lambert), Université Laval,
Québec, Canada, He has also presented
papers and chaired roundtables at the
following: Conference of African Studies
Association (ASA), Canadian Association
of African Studies (CAAS), African Literature
Association (ALA), Congrès International
d’Études Françaises (ICFS), l'Association
Canadienne-Française pour l'Avancement
des Sciences (Acfas), Foreign Language
Alliance for International Rapport (FLAIR)
& The Southern Literature Association. He
has equally had publications in Journal of
Oriental and African Studies (JOAS), The
African Book Publishing Record (ABPR),
Présence Francophone, Revue Canadienne
des Études Africaines & Dictionnaire des
œuvres littéraires de langue française, en
Afrique au Sud du Sahara and has a keen
interest in World Humanities/ Literatures,
Literary Theory, Orality, Literatures of Africa
& the Diaspora and other non-western
regions of the world. With all his
accomplishments, he still wants to learn
to play African instruments.
Dr. Marks has been awarded for her
leadership in organized medicine. Her efforts
to destigmatize mental illness and her fight
for parity in mental health treatment and
access have also resulted in awards and
recognition for these efforts. She has been
a powerful spokesperson and advocate for
women’s issues in her effort to stop violence
against women. She is an expert in trauma
recovery treatment as a result of her over 21
year career at the Veterans Health
Administration treating veterans of five wars.
As former Chief of Mental Health Services at
the West Texas Veteran Affairs Health Care
System, she was responsible for program
planning and policy implementation of treatment
and evaluation of veterans with Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder; later providing similar services to
active duty military. She is semi-retired and stays
busy as a contract psychiatric consultant.
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Christine Sheffey
Yewande Oshodi
Jason Straughter
Christine is the Director of Behavioral
Services for Community Alternatives,
Inc (CAI) a social service agency that
provides services to children, adolescents
and adults that present with complex social,
emotional and behavioral health needs.
Christine provides clinical and administrative
oversight to CAI’s Behavioral Health
Rehabilitation Services program. Prior to
her role at CAI, Christine served as a
Corporate Director of Autism Services,
Director of Development and Behavior
Consultant. Christine is recognized as a
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
and holds a Master of Social Work degree
from the University of Pittsburgh. Christine
has provided behavioral support services
to children, adolescents and adults with
an autism diagnosis for 13 years. In
addition to her clinical support, Christine
has facilitated support groups in
collaboration with ABOARD’s Autism
Connection of PA; has served on advisory
boards and held positions of Vice President
and Secretary for a non-profit foundation
specializing in autism; and has volunteered
for the Greater Pittsburgh Walk Now for
Autism Planning Committee. Christine
has presented at various conferences and
has facilitated numerous trainings and
workshops to agencies and educational
institutions in Pennsylvania and Ohio
regarding autism and Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA). This is Christine’s third
year presenting at Guaranty Trust (GT)
Bank’s Annual International Autism
Conference in collaboration with the
Blazing Trails International Center in
Lagos, Nigeria.
Dr Yewande Oshodi (MBBS, MPH, FMC
Psych) is a qualified Medical Doctor with
further Specialist training as a Psychiatrist,
she also holds a Masters in Public Health.
Her core interests are Child and adolescent
Mental health, Public mental health,
advocacy and Stigma reduction.She has
over 15 years experience in practise as a
doctor and currently Lectures at the College
of Medicine University of Lagos. Dr Oshodi
also works as a Consultant Psychiatrist with
the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi
Araba, Lagos where she is actively involved
in the provision and ongoing development
of child and adolescent psychiatry,
community psychiatry and general
psychiatry services. Dr Yewande Oshodi
was a Donald Cohen fellow at the 2010
congress of the International association of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and allied
professionals in Beijing, China. She has also
participated as an international observer at
the Childrens hospital Global partnerships
program, Boston USA, where she obtained
considerable experience in organisation of
Child and adolescent mental health services
and care.
Dr Oshodi has research publications in local
and international journals and is involved in
several ongoing research efforts along with
colleagues in and outside Nigeria. She has
also presented research papers at local and
international conferences. In addition to her
regular work she coordinates a Nongovernmental Organisation called M.I.N.D Trust
which as part of its activities provides school
mental health education, screening and
general awareness creation aimed at
Promoting Mental wellbeing. Yewande
Oshodi is Married to Dr Tope Oshodi and is
the mother of 3 wonderful boys.
Jason Straughter (Jay*Clipp) is a DJ from
the “boogie down” Bronx with down
home Mississippi roots. Clipp is known
for getting the party hype with true
hip-hop music and educating the audience
with the back-in-the-day moods that infused
the sounds we hear today. As a teenager,
music was always his first love and he says
he was born to spin. Jay*Clipp started his
music career as a true-to-the-streets rapper,
and earned his coveted name—Jay Clipp
—because he was known for unloading
lyrics with quick beats and clever finesse.
DJ Jay*Clipp began to concentrate more
on the 1’s and 2’s, while introducing his
mixing style to the Dirty South. He
attended Jackson State University, in
Mississippi, andquickly became the DJ of
choice for real turn-style hip-hop music.
Today, he is one of the most sought after
DJs playing anywhere from Dallas to
Amsterdam, the South to London to
everywhere across the globe—he is
known as the DJ that will travel! Clipp
has an impressive roster list of clients in
music, fashion, film, television, media, and
of course the nightlife. And although Clipp
travels around the world Djing for record
labels, designers, networks, television, and
more he still maintains his true-to-thestreets style for hip-hop music. Currently,
Mr. Hip Hop resides in Dallas, Texas,
promoting several partner companies
including the worldwide Team 9th
Wonder/True School Corporation, and
Point Blank Entertainment (LLC).
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Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri
Dr. Anna Lamikanra
Terrance Sheffey
Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri is the founder
of Pinnacle Medical Services Limited and
Co-Founder Hygies Consult Nigeria Limited
- Optimal Performance Consult. She is a
Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist and a
Fellow of the National Post-Graduate
Medical College of Physicians (FMCPsych)
with over 10 years experience as a
practicing Physician. She is also a trained
and certified Rational Emotive and
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Trauma
Counsellor, Berard AIT and Neurofeedback
Practitioner.
Executive Director
Blazing Trails International Center (BTIC)
Autism Symposium Co-Developer.
Terrance Sheffey is the Director of
Development for Community Alternatives,
Inc (CAI) a social service agency that provides
services to children, adolescents and adults
that present with complex social, emotional
and behavioral health needs. As the Director
of Development, Terrance has oversight of
staff recruitment and retention and
collaborates with CAI’s COO to identify
opportunities for program expansion to
effectively meet identified community needs.
Terrance has over 18 years of experience
within the field of social services, previously
serving as a Behavior and Crisis Intervention
Specialist, Youth Gang Coordinator, Executive
Director of the Boys and Girls Club, Clinical
Supervisor & Community Outreach
Coordinator. Terrance developed and
facilitated trainings pertaining to cultural
diversity and has facilitated support groups
targeting the needs of minority families
impacted by autism. Recently, he participated
in a documentary addressing autism and
minority families and was involved in a
collaborative project between the University
of Pittsburgh’s Center for Excellence in Autism
Research and The Fred Rogers Company to
create the DVD, “Friends and Feelings:
Helping Children with Autism in Social
and Emotional Learning.”
Dr. Kadiri has wide experience in psychotherapeutic techniques and has perfected
her skills whilst in private practice and
whilst working for a variety of
organizations. She is a recognized radio
and television guest Psychiatrist/
Psychotherapist. She also contributes
to articles published in magazines and
newspapers.
This is her third Orange Ribbon Initiative
Symposium for GT Bank. With many
years experience as a researcher, tenured
professor, fund raiser, community
advocate and training innovator, Dr.
“Lam” works to carve-out opportunities
for people with disabilities. She has
published many articles on educational
reform. Dr. Lam is interested in vocational
education, training para-professionals
and developing socializing programs for
youth in transition and individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorder. She developed
the curriculum for the online certificate
programs and has a customer service
training program for individuals with
disabilities. Dr. Lamikanra earned the
Ph. D from Iowa State University in
Technology & Social Change and
Global Education Policy. She is
married to Dr. Olusola Lamikanra
and they have a son, Olayinka.
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Joseph D Adeyemi
Joseph D Adeyemi MBBS(Ib), MSc(Manch), FMCPsych
is a Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry,
College of Medicine and member of Senate of the
University of Lagos. He is an Honorary Consultant
Psychiatrist to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
Idi-Araba, Lagos. Also, he is a member of the Board of
the World Psychiatric Association. He serves in various
capacities in the University, Teaching Hospital and the
Postgraduate Medical Education Programmes in
Nigeria.
A federal scholar at the University of Ibadan where he
obtained his first medical diplomate in 1981, he
completed his residency training in Psychiatry at the
University College Hospital Ibadan in 1989, and was
privileged to benefit from the WHO/University of
Manchester training programme for Overseas
Psychiatrists (1989-1992) which exposed him to
further specialized experience in Child and Adolescence, Alcohol and substance Abuse, Psycho-geriatrics
and General Adult Psychiatry in the United Kingdom.
He participated in taught Psychiatry specialist
programmes run by the Manchester University and
other bodies all of which contributed immensely to the
roundness and depth of his competences as a
psychiatrist.
Professor Adeyemi has had a very productive work life
in Psychiatry as a researcher, teacher, examiner,
mentor and an administrator in the University, the
inter-university medical postgraduate education
systems as well as in clinical service.
Currently, he is the World Psychiatric Association
(WPA) Representative for Central and West Africa, an
organization whose members are national psychiatric
associations. But at the World Congress held in
Buenos Aries 2011, he was appointed an Honorary
Member of the WPA, an award for exceptional
services to the world professional body. He is a
member of several relevant professional associations.
Some of his most influential research contributions are
in intervention studies in primary care and other
consultation liaison works that addressed early
detection as well as treatment of psychiatric
disorders in Nigeria and the United Kingdom
using different innovative strategies. He has had
many collaborative researches on the mental
health of the elderly including community based
surveys, instrument standardizations, domestication and designs of new tests, drug trials among
others. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications have
emanated from these efforts. As part of his
mentoring work he has successfully supervised
more than 15 Fellowship dissertations in
psychiatry and internal medicine with others still
in the process. Professor Adeyemi has had several
presentations in conferences across the world,
had chaired and organized symposia at local and
international meetings. He supports young
faculty members’ professional development
through conference attendance.
He is a member of the Faculty Board of the
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
in Psychiatry. He served as the Secretary, then as
Chairman of the Board for 8 years (2004-2011).
In the course of his clinical duty, Professor
Adeyemi encounters and provides clinical service
in the multidisciplinary setting, including care of
individuals with autism as well as their care
givers.
Professor JD Adeyemi is married with 2 children.
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Courtney Willis
Mark C. Sutton
Mrs. Tracey Wasai
Courtney Willis is a speech language
pathologist and has worked with individuals
with various communication disorders,
especially Autism. She has a Bachelor of
Science in Communication Disorders and
the Master of Science in Communication
Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas.
Mrs. Willis has been employed in a variety
of healthcare and educational facilities,
including the Dallas Independent School
District, clinics, hospitals and wherever her
services are needed.
Mark C. Sutton is a third year medical
student at the Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Sciences where he is currently
completing his clerkship program. Mark is
a graduate of Allegheny College where he
was a starting football player. He is a natural
with children, but has not decided on his
medical specialty. Mark has an interest in
international medical advocacy and has done
international work in Peru. This will be his
first trip to the Nigeria.
Director of Operations
Blazing Trails International Center (BTIC)
Autism Symposium Co-Developer.
As a mental health professional and job
skills trainer, Mrs. Wasai has over 20
years of service in the field of psychiatric
disorders. She has also mentored,
managed and employed people with
disabilities and worked as a Manager
of Operations for a major health care
company. Mrs. Wasai and Dr. Lamikanra
have developed personal social
adjustment training modules; vocational
adjustment training that is utilized within
the Texas Department of Assistive and
Rehabilitation Services system. She is
married to George Wasai and they have
a daughter, Madison.
Carmen Bustos
Carmen Bustos is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant. She has the B A in
communication disorders from Texas A & M International University in Laredo, Texas. Recently,
she completed the certificate in Autism Awareness from University of Texas, Arlington. Carmen
has always had a lifetime curiosity about speech and language disorders specifically the phenomenon
of Autism and how it impacts the younger generation. Her curiosity has helped her provide care to
heryounger cousin who has Autism. Shebelieves the correlation between verbalcommunication
and nonverbal communication is of great importance and is dedicated to helping children begin
the process of understanding the exchange of ideas through communication. She hopes to learn
all she can during this Nigerian experience and share it with the greater community.
Frank Glover
Mr. Frank Glover, M. Ed, Specialist in Special Education and Lead Elementary School Teacher,
Flamingo Elementary Education Hialeah, Florida Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Mr. Glover
has traveled to many nations as an educational consultant and has been mentored by many great
educational philosophers. He has used his specialty as a curriculum reviewer for special education
and elementary programs. Mr. Glover has done art education programs in 6 countries, including
Ghana, Madagascar, Haiti, Barbados, Belize, Great Britain and Canada. He helped develop Project
Succeed, which is tasked with helping pre-service teachers increase their effectiveness when
working with disability students.
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Andrew Olagunju
Raphael Emeka Ogbolu
Charles S. Umeh
Dr. Andrew Olagunju, MB, BS, MSc, FMC
Psych., FWACP, is a faculty member of the
Department of Psychiatry, College of
Medicine, University of Lagos and honorary
consultant psychiatrist at the affiliated
teaching hospital. He is a Fellow of the
National Postgraduate Medical College of
Nigeria and West African College of
Physicians. Additionally, Dr Olagunju had
postgraduate trainings on humanitarian
action and conflict resolution at the University
College Dublin and Uppsala University
respectively. Dr Olagunju is a founding
member of board of directors of Real
Visionaries, a non-governmental organization
with mainstream community mental health
programmes among the less privileged. As an
Erasmus Mundus Alumni under the network
of humanitarian action initiatives, He is
committed as well as understands the
significance of leveraging community health
programmes for the underserved special
populations with focus on alleviation of
sufferings, poverty and promotion of
equitable access to services.
Dr Olagunju is a practising psychiatrist with
in-depth working experience among children
with neuro-developmental disorders that
spans over 12 years. His main professional
activities include providing mental health
assessment, intervention/treatment in a
multidisciplinary setting, while training and
conducting research on related issues.
Dr. Raphael Emeka Ogbolu (MBBS,
FMCPsych) is a Consultant Psychiatrist with
the Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
Idi-araba, Lagos. He earned his medical
degree at the Medical school of the
University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria,
qualifying as a doctor in January 1997.
He is a fellow of the National Post-graduate
Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of
Psychiatry (FMCPsych 2008), and during hi
residency showed good academic and
clinical skills, exemplified by his award as
the best candidate in the National
Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria,
Faculty of Psychiatry, Part I fellowship exam
in May 2004. His areas of specialization is
consultation-liaison psychiatry and
emergency psychiatry, and he is currently a
supervising the running of these units. He is
also involved in general psychiatry and has
had training in addiction psychiatry
(UNODC/NDLEA workshop).
Dr. Ogbolu has a flair for teaching and
training of resident doctors, and has shown
great capacity to do so. He has published
works in sleep and consultation-liaison, and
has also done some work in expressed
emotion and suicide.
He has been involved in advocacy through
his personal efforts of co-anchoring a
mental health awareness programme on
Radio Continental 102.3 fm, on Wednesday mornings for a period of about two
years between 2005-2008. He also offers
professional assistance to MINDTRUST, a
mental health NGO based in Lagos,
involved in school and child mental health
awareness among other things.
Dr Charles S. Umeh is a lecturer at the
Department of Psychiatry, College of
Medicine, University of Lagos. He is also a
Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Lagos
University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
Idi-Araba, Lagos. He has earlier worked as
Clinical Psychologist at Catholic Consulting
and Education Centre, Benin City where he
majored in psychological assessment and
management of individuals with psychological problems across all ages. He earned a
Master’s degree in Clinical psychology from
University of Ibadan and both B.Sc and Ph.D
in Psychology and Clinical Psychology
respectively from University of Lagos. His
research interest is in assessment of
psychological conditions across all ages with
focus on children and young people. He is a
member of several professional bodies
including International Society for the Study
of Behavioural Development (ISSBD). He is
currently engaged in assessing children with
learning disabilities.
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Certificate In Autism Spectrum Disorder
Course Code Course Title
Location
Date
Time
ASD7305
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Online
04/16/2013- 04/30/2013
$159
ASD7306
Ethics and Cultural Issues in the Treatment of
Individuals with Special Needs
Online
05/14/2013- 05/28/2013
$159
ASD7307
Alternative Communication Techniques and
Literacy Acquisition for Non-Verbal Individuals
Online
06/11/2013- 06/25/2013
$159
ASD7308
Developing the Support Network for Special
Needs Providers
Online
07/16/2013- 07/30/2013
$159
ASD7309
Portfolio: Techniques for Socializing Individuals
with ASD and/or Special Needs
Online
08/20/2013- 09/03/2013
$159
This Certificate Program is an Online Webinar delivered by University of Texas, Arlington
Anyone who works or has worked with individuals with Autism knows that it can be very time-consuming developing
an understanding of the disorder and the co-morbidities associated with the wide spectrum of Autism. We developed
the Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Certificate to provide therapists and caregivers the introduction,
background, aptitude and skills needed to work effectively with this growing special needs population. This Certificate requires the completion of 4 required courses and a Portfolio Project.
Benefits of This Certificate:
Knowledge of management of the disorder in educational institutions
Learn alternative communication techniques and theory
Create opportunities to develop life-long professional networks
Who Can Benefit?
•
Therapists
•
Caregivers
•
Vocational Rehab Counselors
•
Paraprofessionals
•
Educators
•
Care Attendants
•
Speech and Language Pathologists
•
Physical and Occupational Therapists
•
Other Professionals in related fields
Course I: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is an overview of autism spectrum disorders. The course is an examination of the psychological, physiological,
social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). Included in the course are discussions of issues related to the definition and characteristics of learners with
autism spectrum disorders, causes and prevalence of autism in the general United States population and in selected
developing countries, special education services for ASD individuals, and early intervention therapies. In addition,
students will learn how to write instructional objectives, long-term goals, individualized education programs, and
instructional plans for children with ASD.
Upon Successful Completion of this course participants will be able to:
•
Understand ASD
•
Document Daily Activities/Treatment
•
Characteristics of Autism
•
Understanding Co-morbidities associated with ASD
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Course II: Ethics and Cultural Issues in the Treatment of Individuals with Special Needs
Become familiar with the ethical and cultural aspects with understanding how individuals with Autism and special needs
are managed in society. Some discussion time will be devoted to examining rural and urban environments, developed and
developing regions. Additionally, a look at the various approaches to dealing and treatment protocols for individuals with
ASD will be explored. Historical factors leading to the chartering of organizations dedicated to individuals with ASD and
Codes for Ethical behavior will be examined.
Upon Successful Completion of this course participants will be able to:
•
Navigate Cultural Barriers
•
Develop a Global Perspective on Treatment of Special Needs Individual
•
Discuss Rural and Urban Development Issues
Course III: Alternative Communication Techniques and Literacy Acquisition for Non-Verbal Individuals
This course will be an overview of the methods and techniques used to help individuals with ASD communicate. Connections between reading, writing, communication and instruction, adaptive devices and software dedicated communication
devices will be examined. The course will focus primarily on classroom use of American Sign Language application and its
direct and indirect impact on the delivery of services for students with ASD.
Upon Successful Completion of this course participants will be able to:
•
Use sign language creatively
•
Develop a picture system to relay information
•
Assist overall communication style with special needs individuals
Course IV: Developing the Support Network for Special Needs Providers
New and Experienced special needs providers will benefit from this course by learning new strategies for motivating,
managing and communicating the concerns of clients and consumers. Seasoned providers will gain new perspectives on
their role for providing support to individuals with ASD. A portion of the course will be dedicated to exploring questions
such as what happens with adult individuals with ASD and examining the unique stressors experienced by parents,
extended family and caregivers.
Upon Successful Completion of this course participants will be able to:
•
Build High Performance Teams
•
Map Possibilities for Adults
•
Network Effectively
Portfolio Project
This is the final project for the Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness. Students will develop a treatment
schedule detailing the technologies and teaching tools used to help ASD individuals become more social. The schedule
must outline a week of activities including strategies. This project helps the participant plan, document and track winning
learning strategies for motivating, managing and communicating with individuals with ASD.
Experienced special needs providers may be exempt from the ASD Portfolio Project requirement upon submission of
complete documentation of strategies and technologies used to motivate socializing skills with ASD/special needs individuals. Previous documentation may be turned in a notebook format for instructor's approval.
Upon Successful Completion of the Portfolio Project participants will be able to:
•
Build Best Practices
•
Document Social Successes
•
Develop a Blueprint for Success
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AUDIOLOGICAL
CENTRE
ADDRESS
Nigerian Army
Audiological Centre
68 Nigerian Army
Reference Hospital
Yaba, Lagos
CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
BEHAVIOUR
THERAPIST
Mr. Olusola
Plot 314b Akin
Ogunlewe Street off
Ajose Adeogun, Victoria
Island,Lagos State
01-7608080
olusolalanre@yahoo.com
CENTRES FOR
AUTISM
House9, #88/89,Dr.Peter
Odili Road,Port
Harcourt.Rivers State.
Contact Person: Beauty
Kumesine
08038852183
08051624291
Boyi Special Centre
for Children BSCC
2a SMC Quarters
Barnawa Kaduna
08039607012,
08039606776
Centre for Autism
and Developmental
Disabilities (CADD)
1 Chika Omo Street,
Behind Lion House, Off
Nnebisi Road, Asaba,
Delta State
08039112839
08061148025
caddng@yahoo.com
Children Development
Centre (CDC)
31 Modupe Street, off
Adeniran
Street, Surulere, Lagos
State
08033047342
www.cdcafrica.org
Blazing Heart
Autism Centre
Domlash Development
Institute(DDI), Abuja
Contact: Mr. Dominic Akpan
blazingheartautism
@gmail.com
Info@blazingheartautism.org
www.blazingheartautism.org
08028276957,
08052591005
Eleve Great Minds
46b,Oremeji Street,
(Centre for Special Needs) Moremi,Iloro,Ile-Ife.
Contact: Mercy Igudia
07032800999
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CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
CENTRES FOR
AUTISM
ADDRESS
Hope House School
Pope John Paul Street
Maitama, Abuja
info@hopehouseschoolon
line.com
NWATU Autism
Foundation
4, Idowu Rufai Street,
Ago Palace Way, Okota,
Lagos. P.M.B 039, Festac
Town, Lagos State
autism4nigeria@yahoo.co
.uk
OLG Health Foundation
and Autism Centre
8 Faith Avenue, Woji
Avenue, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
08030564409
chidi_izuwah@yahoo.co.
uk,
www.olgaautismnigeria.o
rg.ng
Patrick Speech and
Languages Centre
13B Remi Fani-Kayode
Street, GRA Ikeja. Lagos
State
+23414946030
dakande@pslcautismng.org;
www.pslcautism-ng.or
The Children's Practice Where you get: Experience, Cutting Edge Care
and Dedication
#25 Raymond Njokwu
Street, SW Ikoyi, Lagos.
Contact: Dr. Alexandra
Laraba Anga
014611941,
018930723
TLP Centre
18 Chris Maduike Drive
Lekki Phase 1, Lekki,
Lagos. Contact: Mrs.
Giwa Osagie
+23418992331,
+2348058458995
www.childrenspractice.co
m
08191694006
Toluwani Special Needs
Center
2, Somorin Street,
Obantoko, Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
08086012440
Willing Health Advocacy
& Training Support
45 Airport Road, Benin
City, Edo State
08038635071
08056194790
willinghealth@yahoo.com
Zamarr Institute Abuja
27 Libreville Street, Off
Aminu Kano Cresent,
Wuse II, FCT Abuja.
Contact: Mrs Ronke
katagun
+2348098143671,
08033143671,
08027653255
info@zamarrinstitute.org,
zamarrinstitute@yahoo.co
m,
www.zamarrinstitute.org
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DIAGNOSTIC
CENTRES
Nobelova Gradani
Psycho- Educational
Services
(Developmental Psychologist & Certified Educational Assessor)
The Premier Specialist
Hospital
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
24, Fola Jinadu Crescent
Gbagada. Phase 1,
Shomolu Gbagada,
Lagos.
Contact: Helen Obiageli
Oshikoya
08033019774,
07067708329,
08074676377
nobelovagradani@gmail.com.
wwwpsycoedservices.com
7 Ogalade Close, Victoria
Island, Lagos State
01-7741463
info@premierspecialsng.org
74 Community Road,
Akoka Yaba, Lagos State.
Contact: Dr. Helen
Nwanze
08023151105
acceltherapy@yahoo.com
11 Sultana Street,
Steynsrust. Somerset
West, 7130. Western
Cape Province, South
Africa.
+27844564895(Linda),
+27820865937(Jimmy)
INTERVENTION
SERVICES
Acceleration Therapy
ASAP ( Autism Spectrum
Adaptive Programme)
Autism Associates
Smartbase Services
1 Bode Thomas Street,
off Bode Thomas Road.
Onipan, Lagos State
+23418506354,
+2348039112839
23 Obalende Road, S.W
Ikoyi. Lagos State
01-2670032,
08023790236
www.asap-linda-herbert.com
info@autismassociatesnigeria.
org,
autismassociateds@yahoo.co.
uk,
www.autismassociatesnigeria
.org
www.smartbaseng.com
SNAP (Special Needs
Adaptive Program)
9 De Dam, Vierlande,
Durbanville. South Africa
+27219757224,
+27219757224
www.snap.org.za
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NUTRITIONISTS
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
Ideal Eagle Hospital
Sanusi Fafunwa Street,
Victoria Island, Lagos
State. Contact: Dr. Carla
Chidiac
01-7757077,
08034000911
ieh@hyperia.com
OLG Health Foundation
and Autism Centre
8 Faith Avenue, Woji
Avenue, Port Harcourt,
Rivers State
+2348030564409
chidi_izuwah@yahoo.co.uk
07032713731
(Text Only)
caribbeanhn@gmail.com;
www.caribhealthng.com
Sherese Ijewere
NURSERY
SCHOOLS
Casa Dei Bambini
10b Onikepo Akande/
Road 12, Lekki 1, Lagos
State
01-2710476,
2713144
casadeibambinilekki@yah
oo.com
Children's International
School (CIS)
1 Sikiru Alade Oloko
Crescent off Road 14,
Lekki 1, Lagos State
01-8045277,
7918646
www.cislagos.com
Salem Montessori Centre
1 Aihie Close, Off Ijeboh
Street off Airport Road,
GRA, Benin. Edo State.
Contact: Omon Eboreime
08066457648
The Learning Place
Plot 7 Kenneth Agbakuru
Street Off Rasheed Alaba
Williams Street Road 14,
Lekki Phase 1,Lagos.
01-8797846,
2706224
www.thelearningplaceng.
com
Lifeline Children's
Hospital Lekki
1a Augustine Anozie
Street. Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos State.
01-7944310,
07086403513
lekki@lchnigeria.com,
www.lchnigeria.com
Lifeline Children's
Hospital Surulere
133 Ogunlana Drive,
Surulere, Lagos State
01-7733265,
0708603512
surulere@lchnigeria.com
The Premier Specialist
Hospital
7 Ogalade Close, Victoria
Island, Lagos State
01-7741463
www.premierspecialsng.org
PAEDIATRICIANS
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PHARMACIES
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
Franna
Pharmacy(Supplements &
Casein Free Milk)
7 Lateef Jakande, Omole,
Ikeja. Lagos State.
Contact: Mrs Agboola
+2348023295407,
+2347087650390
Healthplus(Supplements)
MM Airport Terminal
2,Ikeja. The Palms,Lekki.
Adebola Mall, G.R.A
Ikeja. Lagos State
EMAIL
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Children's Development
Centre
236 Muritala Mohammed
Way, Yaba. Lagos State.
Contact: Mrs. Helen
Oshikoya
01-4702688
Mrs. Moeed
c/o Autism Associates
08036525630
Children's International
School (CIS)
1 Sikiru Alade Oloko
Crescent off Road
14,Lekki 1, Lagos State.
01-8045277,
7918646
www.cislagos.com
Cita International School
Rumuogba Housing
Estate, P.O Box 6595 Port
Harcourt, Rivers State.
+23484774655
info@citainternationalschool.
org
Grange School
6, Harold Sodipo
Crescent, Ikeja. GRA.
Lagos State
+23414974351,
2706046,4973850,
7743235
info@grangeschool.com
Greater Scholars Intl
School
Road 41, Abraham
Adesanya Estate, Ajah.
Lagos State
08029660967,
01-8042018
admissions@greaterscholars.
com
Greensprings School
32, Olatunde Ayoola
Avenue, Anthony, Lagos.
P.O Box 4801K Ikeja.
Lagos State.
+23412793728,
07029579731
info.anthony@greenspringss
chool.com
gbadebo3@gmail.com
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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Greensprings School
Greenwood House
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
Ibeju-Lekki (After Crown
Estate). Awoyaya. Lagos
State
+23418776870,
07029579748
info.lekki@greenspringsschool
.com
1, Greenwood House
Road, Off Laiyi-Ajayi
Street, Park View Estate.
Ikoyi, Lagos
Lagos Preparatory School
11c/12, Bayo Kuku
Street. Ikoyi. Lagos
Meadow Hall School
Alma Beach Estate. Lekki
Epe Expressway, Lagos
State
08073000556,
08025042053
www.meadowhallschool.com
Premier International
School
26, N'djemena Crescent,
P.M.B 5043, Wuse II,
Abuja
+2348069781274,
07041512778
info@premierinternationalsch
ool.org
Temple Prep
213 Ikorodu Road.
Ilupeju. Lagos State
01-5550936,
08037217325
www.templeprepschool.com
The Learning Place
Plot 7, Kenneth Agbakuru Street off Rasheed
Alaba Williams Street
Road 14, Lekki Phase 1.
Lagos
01-8797846,
2706224
www.thelearningplaceng.com
Toluwani Special Needs
Center (TSCN)
No 2 Ilupeju, Quarters,
Afisuru House. Aregbe,
Obantoko,Abeoukuta,
Ogun State
08086012440,
+2347035932069
info@japhethng.org
Treasure House Schools
63A Coker Road. Ilupeju,
Lagos State
+23417613037
www.treasurehouseschools.c
om
www.lagosprepikoyi.com.ng
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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
EMAIL
Children's International
School
1 Sikiru Alade Oloko
Crescent off Road 14,
Lekki 1. Lagos State
01-8045277,
7918646
www.cislagos.com
Grange School
6, Harold Sodipo
Crescent, Ikeja. GRA.
Lagos State
+23414974351,
2706046,
4973850,7743235
info@grangeschool.com
Greensprings School
32, Olatunde Ayoola
Avenue, Anthony, Lagos.
P.O Box 4801K Ikeja.
Lagos
+2342793728,
07029579731
info.anthony@greensprin
gsschool.com
Greensprings School
Ibeju-Lekki (After Crown
Estate). Awoyaya. Lagos
State
+23418776870,
07029579748
info.lekki@greenspringssc
hool.com
Hillcrest High School
Ekorinim G.P.O Box 462
Calabar
SPEECH THERAPISTS
Friends ConsultIndependent Speech &
Language Therapy
Services, BS
J&J Calvary Hearing &
Speech Centre
Mrs. Esosa Evbonaye
10 Owoduni Street, Off
Amore Street. Off Toyin
Street Ikeja. Lagos.
Contact: Mrs.Grace
Bamgboye
08055780090
8 Sura Mogaji Street via
Association Avenue,
Ilupeju, Lagos State
08033445445,
08023959106
jjcalvary@yahoo.com
+442089840188,
+447917873196
linyuki2002@yahoo.co.uk
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SOCIETIES
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
African Network for the
Prevention and Protection
against Abuse and
Neglect
43 Lumumba Street New
Haven, Enugu.
Contact: Professor Ebigbo
+23442257923,
08029619581
Defeat Autism in Nigeria
(DAIN)
Contact: Dr. Doris Izuwah
Nigerian Autistic Society
P.O Box 7173, Wuse,
Abuja
+23495236670
Delis Grocery's
Plot 1291 Akin Adesola St.
Victoria Island, Lagos State.
07090937545,
07090904878
Ebeano Supermarket
Plot 1B, Block A9, Obafemi
Anibaba Street, Lekki Phase 1.
Lekki,Lagos.
070411646377,
01-8940456,
08063085195
La Pointe
Supermarket(Gluten Free
Foods
Plot 175B Kofo Abayomi
Street. Victoria Island, Lagos
State.
Eti-Osa way, Dolphin Estate,
Ikoyi. Lagos State
EMAIL
dorisizuwah@yahoo.com
SUPPLIERS
08023039871
Esther's Glutenfree &
Healthfood (Mrs. Tonye
Edosomwan)
08065259897
Mrs. Sandra Mujakperuo
(Carries GFCF Foods and
Supplements)
Nutri Center
OLG Health Foundation
and Autism Centre
(Carries GFCF foods &
Facebook- Esther
Gluttenfree-Healthfood
3, Tony Oghenejode Close, Off
Omorinre Johnson Street, Lekki
Phase 1. Lagos State
08137271701,
08080350066,
01-7606025
8 Faith Avenue Woji, Port
Harcourt, Rivers State.
+2348030564409
info@nutricentreng.com
chidi_izuwah@yahoo.co.
uk;
www.olgautismnigeria.or
g.ng
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WEBSITES
Autism Parent
www.autismparents.net
Autismlink
www.autismlink.com
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
Blazing Trails International
Center
www.blazingtrailscenter.com
Defeat Autism Now
(DAN)
www.autism.com
First Signs
www.firstsigns.org
Future Horizons
www.fhautism.com
Generation Rescue
www.generationrescue.org
National Society for
Autism (Nigeria)
http://www.societyforautismnigeria.org
Society for Autism
www.societyforautismnigeria.com
The Autism Society of
America
www.autism-society.org
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