7 Strategies to Encourage Language Development in Autistic Children
Progress in the management of children with autism starts with parents accepting them with their challenges. Here,Bidemi Yinusa, head of school Patrick Speech and Languages Centre Ikeja Lagos shared with Uche Akolesa (HALLMARK news paper) &seven top strategies for promoting languages development in non-verbal children and adolescents with autism 1. Encourage play and social interaction. […]
For children with disabilities in Nigeria, educational opportunities remain scant
LAGOS, Nigeria — Dotun Akande had never heard about autism until her then-2-year-old son Patrick was diagnosed with the condition that impairs communication and social interaction. Unbowed, Akande enlisted a speech therapist and persuaded his school teacher to tutor him for an extra hour after school. She also relied on her instincts, employing music therapy […]
CHILDREN’S DAY OUT 2018
On the 26th of October, 2018, the Centre was on a day out with the children at the Fun-Factory situated at Lekki, Lagos State. The children, staff, and parents got to the venue in the morning. The children were monitored by their supervisors and were later introduced to different activities such as the motor-ride, canoe […]
2-DAY FREE CONSULTATION OUTREACH
The fourth edition of our free consultation came up on the 17th and 18th of August, 2018. It was a groundbreaking record as parents with their wards turned up massively which resulted to a mammoth crowd. The programme came about as a result of enquires from the huge number of families with children living with […]
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome is a form of autism, a condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. A number of traits of autism are common to Asperger syndrome including: Difficulty in communicating Difficulty in social relationships A lack of social imagination and creative play However, people with Asperger Syndrome usually have fewer […]
ARTS WORKSHOP
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On the 30th of March, 2018, the first special needs Art Workshop for children with autism and developmental disorders took place in Nigeria. It was held at The Terra Culture building, plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. It was a fun-filled, exploratory and interesting event. In attendance were Manna Children […]
AUTISM AND DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pure Souls Learning Foundation in collaboration with 2ce fitness presented one day training on Autism and Differentiated Learning at Oxbridge Tutorial College, 49, Sobo Arobiodun Street, GRA, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria, on the 7th of April, 2018. The Registration started at 9:05 am and the training kicked off at 10:00 am, with a welcoming speech by Mrs. […]
DIET AND HEALTH TRAINING
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a wonderful time with Dr.OlufemiLadeinde (a medical practioner and nutritionist consultant) from the United Kingdom as Patrick Speech and Languages Centre in conjunction with Pure Soul Learning Foundation held their first quarterlyseries of training programmes for year 2018, on “Mental Health for Families”, a nutritional support for healthy living. The training took place […]
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY EVENT 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The annual sports day of the Centre was held on Friday 23rd February, 2018 at the Nitel Stadium/playground Oshodi Isolo Local Government Area, Oshodi, Lagos. There were 3 major Houses that were involved in the competition for the events namely Crystal House (Green), Treasure House (Red) and Diamond House (Yellow). The staff, children and parents […]
3-DAY FREE THERAPY OUTREACH
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our free consultation held between the 15th – 17th of March, 2018. It was phenomenal and educational – our phone lines were busy due to phone calls coming in for enquiries and appointments. The programme came about as a result of enquires from the huge number of families with children living with disabilities that cannot […]