Oyeyemi Patricia Adako, the Executive Director of the Education for Autism Initiative (EAI), has called for reforms that will protect the rights of children with autism. Adako is advocating for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a vehicle that will usher in inclusive, practical solutions to the challenges faced by children with autism.
According to a statement, Adako is expected to deliver a keynote presentation titled “Unlocking Silent Potentials: Harnessing AI to Transform Autism Education” at this year’s Orange Ribbon Initiative conference, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Guaranty Trust Bank Limited.
The statement said the ED will explore how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of autism education through adaptive, inclusive, and personalised tools designed to meet each child’s unique needs. The event will take place in Lagos from July 15 to 16, 2025, and marks 15 years of advancing autism inclusion in Nigeria. Themed “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion, the conference will bring together experts, educators, and families to explore practical solutions that support children with autism.
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