CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CAN STILL LEAD NORMAL LIVES – EXPERT

Lagos, Nigeria – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Magnificent Therapy Services, an organization saddled with catering for children with special needs, Mr. Bidemi Jaiyesimi, has said that such children could still excel in life if properly nurtured.

Speaking recently in Lagos at the second annual seminar / workshop for parents, teachers, caregivers and professional healthcare providers, with the theme: ‘Slowly, Surely Succeed’, Jaiyesimi, who paid glowing tributes to children suffering from Autism, Down Syndrome and Flaccid Paralysis among others; reiterated that it was important to show these children love, care and protection.

“Children with special needs are just as important as their counterparts who are healthy. I believe strongly, that though it may be quite challenging to raise them, if we all play our roles and contribute our bit, we could help these children lead normal lives again.

“We have recorded cases where some of these children who suffer from these diseases, record up to 80 to 85 percent or more recovery. There are also instances where some have actually overcome totally, especially when the disease is detected at an early stage, and treatment administered early.

“I salute the courage of the parents who have such children at home and my heart usually goes out to them. With all hands on deck, consistent prayers, good and early treatment and determination to get results; these children, if properly nurtured, stand a good chance of overcoming their condition and hopefully, become something in life,” he said.

The event, which held at Muffy Hall,271, Herbert Macaulay Way, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos, had in attendance keynote speakers such as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, chairman, Ajoke Aishat Foundation who was represented by Mrs. Folake Adamolekun, Mr. Yusuf Muda, Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Lola Akande, Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Dr. Akindayomi Yinka, Service Director, Children Development Centre, Surulere and Pastor Makinde of Children’s Department, Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries, who represented the General Overseer, Dr. D.K. Olukoya.