Autism: Experts demand end to discrimination against neurodivergent children

By Damiete Braide
Experts in human rights, education, healthcare and autism care have called for an end to discrimination against children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, urging government, schools, parents and law enforcement agencies to embrace inclusion and appropriate support.
They made the call at a hybrid Autism and Neurodivergent Caregiver Training organised by Hope Alive Educational Centre, in partnership with the Autism Caregiver Training Institute at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.
The programme attracted about 30 participants physically and virtually. It was organised under the theme “From Awareness to Act...