Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations in Nigeria and Ghana.
Themed ‘Empowering Voices for Autism,’ this year’s programme will promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the autism spectrum.
An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Working with specialists and partner organisations within and outside Nigeria, the conference will feature lectures, panel discussions, and performances carefully prepared to showcase the diverse talents that exist in the autism community while also creating a platform for persons with ASD and their families to connect and share ideas with subject-matter experts on different aspects of autism spectrum disorder including its nature and management.
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For Nigeria, the conference will hold on July 24 and 25 at the Muson Centre, Lagos, while the free one-on-one clinic will open from July 26 to July 29, at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja. For Ghana, the activities will begin with a workshop on August 1 at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, and consultations will last from August 2 to August 5 at the same venue.
Commenting on the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference, group chief executive officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc Segun Agbaje stated, “Society thrives when diverse individuals with their distinctive voices, perspectives, and cultures are welcomed and celebrated. It is therefore important that persons on the ASD spectrum are given the chance to succeed and empowered to experience life to its fullest.”
He further added: “We are excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism and remain committed to ensuring that more and more persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to find their voice and embrace their uniqueness whilst contributing meaningfully to society.”
