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Dotun Akande, the founder of Patrick Speech and Languages Center in Lagos, believes that early intervention is the best chance for children with autism in her country. Akande, mom of a child with autism, works to reach out and educate as many families as possible. She explains, “Parents too should know that having a child that has this challenge is not the end of the world. Early intervention is the key; so, all you need do is to help that child come out of that problem.” Patrick Speech offers interventions that include speech and language therapy, behavioral modification therapy, OT, social skills training, vocational training, academics, music therapy, hydrotherapy, and sensory integration.

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St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC) moved to its new location – a 15-block compound of facilities. SAAC offers a day school and day activity center. Therapies include a daily-living apartment for living skills, hydrotherapy pool, art, music, and dance. The center services people with autism ranging in age from 7 to 55. The maximum capacity is 400 clients, but currently they serve just over 100 students and adults.

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St. Dymphna's and St. Nicholas' schools in Ballina, Ireland will provide children with autism the chance at full academics, sports, and social therapy. St. Dymphna's offers an academic curriculum, sports, and life skills programs. St. Nicholas' specializes in "social, physical, and sensory training," and will have a multi-sensory room as well as a hydrotherapy bath.

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