Ìtìlẹ́yìn Ọ̀fẹ́ fún Àwọn Òbí nípa Autism

Adepeju Olowookere is a bioinformatician and certified clinical laboratory scientist, completing her PhD at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro after earlier study at LAUTECH in Nigeria. Her research turns nanotechnology against antimicrobial resistance. She is a TEDx trained speaker who has spent years in child advocacy, speaking to teenagers and mentoring parents. She volunteers with ABA World as an Autism Ally.

Mercy Oladiti is a special needs educator, behaviorist and social work professional in Lagos, Nigeria. Her work covers behavioral assessment, structured intervention planning, caregiver collaboration, and inclusive education support, and she belongs to the Chartered Institute of Social Work Practitioners of Nigeria. She is also the mother of an autistic child, and says that double view, professional and personal, is what sharpens her advocacy. She volunteers with ABA World as an Autism Ally.

Mercy Oludare-Dekan is an educator and education advocate, and Co-Director of EdenFlows Institute, a faith-based initiative working to make quality education reachable for underserved children and young people. She is pursuing a B.Sc. (Ed.) in Chemistry at the National Open University of Nigeria, building on a background in science laboratory technology. Her work centers on child development, teacher growth, and learning environments that build character alongside academic achievement. She volunteers with ABA World as an Autism Ally.

Olayinka Zainab Jimoh is a special needs educator in Lagos State, Nigeria, specializing in intellectual and developmental disorders. She advocates for special educational needs and supports organizations in administrative and data analysis work. She volunteers with ABA World as an Autism Ally.

Tomilola Olubunmi is a special needs educator and autism consultant in Lagos State, Nigeria, with more than six years of experience. She builds individualized education programs, trains teachers, and works with interdisciplinary teams supporting children with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. She holds an autism certificate from IBCCES and is completing the Qualified Autism Service Practitioner Supervisor credential with QABA. She volunteers with ABA World as an Autism Ally.