The 2nd Autism Seminar Organised By Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed Sisters (D.I.V.A.S)

Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed Sisters (D.I.V.A.S) is a network of over a 100 women with a vision to encourage, inspire and actively promote strong women, through finding our place & purpose in life; passionately living our lives to the fullest; empowering ourselves and one another, and thereby impacting our society.

Our Vision

To promote Autism Spectrum awareness and understanding in Nigeria and provide families and caregivers with a directory listing the necessary tools available in Nigeria to handle the challenges of the Autism Spectrum

What is Autism 

Autism is a developmental disorder that some people are born with — it is not something you can catch or pass along to someone else. Autism affects the brain and makes communicating and interacting with other people difficult. People who have autism often have one or more of the following symptoms;

• Delayed language development
• Impairment in social interactions
• Repetitive and stereotypic behaviours,   interests and activities.

Another characteristic of autism is what some people describe as “sensory overload”: Sounds seem louder, lights brighter, or smells stronger .Not everybody with autism has the exact same symptoms. Some people may have autism that is mild, while others may have autism that is more severe. Because autism affects people differently, medical professionals call it a Spectrum Disorder. Two people with the same spectrum disorder may not act alike or have the same skills.

At the Seminar

At this seminar, we aim to equip parents with the tools necessary to help, understand and offer hope in battling Autism using various speakers. We shall also be presenting the 2^nd edition of the Nigerian Autism Directory.  A  FREE directory listing, of the various services currently available in Nigeria.

It’s a Free seminar by invitation only.

2^ND Autism Seminar

Theme: Empowering the Parent & Caregiver

Date: Friday, June 22, 2012

Time：8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Online Registration: http://form.myjotform.com/form/21267658303555

AUTISM

I am a Parent

I am a Caregiver

I am a Family Member

I am a Friend

It is MY JOB TO

See the World Through This Child’s Eyes

Explain This Child to The Teachers

Explain This Child to The Community

It is my Privilage TO

FIGHT For This Child’s Needs

DEFEND This Child

To plead for Early Intervention and other required Services

I LOVE THIS CHILD, THIS CHILD WITH AUTISM

For further enquiries: wowdivasautisminitiative@yahoo.com