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Guaranty Trust Company's 15th Edition of Autism Week Aims to Promote Early Help Seeking and Demystify Autism

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The Guaranty Trust Company (GTCo) has launched its 15th annual Autism Week, with the theme 'From Awareness To Action'. The aim of this year's event is to debunk myths surrounding autism, change societal perceptions, and encourage those living with the condition to seek help early. According to Oyinade Adegite, GTCo's Chief Communications Officer, the focus is on amplifying the need for community support and collaboration to play a vital role in helping individuals with autism. The event, scheduled for July 15 to July 19, 2025, in Lagos, will feature seasoned medical personnel and professionals from around the globe as facilitators. The initiative has already generated significant awareness, with over 5,000 families attending clinics in the last few years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Guaranty Trust Company's 15th annual Autism Week aims to promote early help seeking and demystify autism, with the theme 'From Awareness To Action'.
  • The event aims to debunk myths surrounding autism, change societal perceptions, and encourage those living with the condition to seek help early.
  • Over 5,000 families have attended clinics in the last few years as a result of the initiative's increasing awareness.
  • This year's event will feature seasoned medical personnel and professionals from around the globe as facilitators.
  • The interventionist initiative has started to demystify autism, with families of those living with the condition gradually coming out to seek medical help.
  • Cases of 18-month-olds being reported for autism have increased, which was previously unimaginable.

Statistics:

  • The Guaranty Trust Company's Autism Week has been running for 15 years.
  • Over 5,000 families have attended clinics in the last few years.
  • The event is scheduled to run from July 15 to July 19, 2025, in Lagos.
  • Cases of 18-month-olds being reported for autism have increased.

Sources:

  • GTCo Plc, Oyinade Adegite, Chief Communications Officer (as cited in the text)

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