Autism

Articles on autism in Nigeria: signs in children and adults, getting assessed, choosing a school or centre, and life as an autistic adult. They're for parents, autistic adults and anyone wondering whether autism fits.

Autism is a lifelong difference in how the brain handles communication, social life and the senses. It isn't caused by vaccines, parenting or anything spiritual, yet families here are often sent from one deliverance session to another for years. Culture matters in spotting it too: in many Nigerian settings, not holding eye contact with elders is respect, not a sign of autism. Adults who want an assessment can start with an adult psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.

Start with autism in Nigeria: signs, diagnosis, support, then autism in adults or choosing an autism school or centre in Lagos.

Therapy doesn't treat autism itself, but it can help with the anxiety, depression or exhaustion that often come with it. Autistic adults can find licensed therapists who work with neurodevelopmental conditions on Mytherapist.ng, and parents can get support for themselves from family and parenting therapists.