Understanding Autism

• What is Autism? A spectrum condition affecting communication, behavior, and social interaction.
• Early signs: Delayed speech, reduced eye contact, repetitive behaviors, sensory differences, social challenges.
• Why early intervention matters: Evidence-based supports can improve communication, learning, independence.

See CDC overview: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) — Free Guides

• A Parent’s Guide to Research
• A Guide to Safety
• Navigating the Special Education System
• Operation Autism (Military Families Hub) • Companion PDF
• Explore OAR’s Resource Library
• OAR Scholarships for Autistic Students

More Trusted Global Toolkits

• CDC Autism Materials & Partner Toolkit • ADDM Network factsheet • Community Reports
• Vanderbilt TRIAD (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center): Resource Hub • Printable Tip Sheets • Social & Mental Health • Webinars
• Autism Speaks Toolkits: Parent’s Guide (web) • Parent’s Guide (PDF) • Transition Tool Kit • All Tool Kits
• National Autism Center (May Institute): Resource Library • Family Resources
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Parent Guides: School-Age (PDF) • Toddler (PDF)
• Support for Families (San Francisco): Autism Info Packet

Printables & Teaching Aids

• Autism Toolbox: Templates & Resources • Browse all
• Autism Teaching Strategies: Free Social Skills Downloads
• Free Social Stories Library
• ABA Therapist Jobs: Free Materials & Downloads • Token Economy Tokens
• ABA Resources: Free Downloads

Evidence & Adult Resources

• ASAT: Complete Guide to Autism Treatments (PDF)
• CARD-USF: Autism Resources for Adults (PDF) • CARD-USF Resource Index
• Peer-reviewed context on Africa: Autism in Africa (2023 review) • Sub-Saharan overview

Africa-Focused Directories & Organizations

Nigeria — Lagos

• Patrick Speech & Languages Centre (PSLC) — Ikeja | pslcautism-ng.org
• Nobelova Gradani — ABA/Behavior Analysis | nobelovagradani.org
• Shades of Life Care — ABA & behavioral therapy | shadesoflifecare.com
• Nurture Child Development Clinic — ABA & speech | nurture-cdc.com
• Helping Hands Therapy Center — Festac | helpinghandsng.com
• BRAE Therapi Centre — ABA 1:1 | brae.org.ng

Nigeria — National / Online

• Autism Parents Association International (APAI) | apai.org.ng
• OLG Autism Nigeria | olgautismnigeria.org.ng
• Halima Adewole Autism Foundation (HAAAF) | haaaf.org

Cameroon

• Amom Foundation — teacher training, awareness, inclusive education | amomfoundation.org
• Local NGOs & Parent Circles — email us to be connected (Yaoundé, Douala): info@amomfoundation.org

Pan-African & Regional

• Autism Community of Africa | Program profile
• CHIP International — training & resource centres list | website
• Autism Africa — Kenya/East Africa | autismafrica.org
• Autism Compassion Africa — Ghana/Nigeria | About • Instagram

Funding & Grants

• Autistic People of Color Fund — microgrants to autistic people of color: About/Apply • FAQs • Grantees
• Action Africa Giving Circle — small grants for grassroots orgs in Africa: Grants • Eligibility
• Instrumentl — find current opportunities: IDD grants in Africa • All Africa grants

Community & Support

• Join Amom Parent Support Circles (Nigeria & Cameroon). Email info@amomfoundation.org
• Facebook groups: “Parents & Autism in Nigeria”, “Nigerians for Autism”, "Autism Support" "Autism Parents Support Group".

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