Senate Moves to Establish National Autism Centers Across Nigeria

Senate moves to establish national autism centers across Nigeria

The Senate has begun moves to establish a National Center for Autism and six zonal centers across Nigeria to provide diagnosis, care, education, and inclusion support for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Senator Natasha's Landmark Bill for Establishment of National Autism Centers Across Nigeria, passes first reading

— A Bold Step Toward Inclusion, Early Intervention, and Support for Families of Persons with Autism By Agbo Christian Obiora ABUJA, Nigeria — In a groundbreaking move that could transform Nigeria’s approach to neurodevelopmental disorders, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, has sponsored a bill for the establishment of National and Regional Centers for Autism across the country. The…

Senate Considers Bill to Establish National Autism Centres Across Nigeria - TV360 Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has begun deliberations on a groundbreaking bill seeking to establish a National Centre for Autism and six zonal autism centres across the country to promote early diagnosis, research, education, and comprehensive care for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Sponsored by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), the bill aims to create a coordinated national framework that addresses the growing need…

Senate Seeks Establishment Of Autism Centres In Abuja, 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Senate, on Thursday, took a major step toward improving support for Nigerians living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as it began consideration of a Bill seeking to establish a National Center for Autism in six zonal centres across the country for research, diagnosis and care. ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. It manifests differently in individuals, making early …

Senate seeks to establish autism centres in Abuja, Rivers, others

The Senate on Thursday began consideration of a Bill seeking to establish a National Centre for Autism in six zonal centres across the country for research, diagnosis, and care.ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour.It manifests differently in individuals, making early diagnosis and tailored intervention essential for meaningful inclusion and personal development.”The proposed …