Iwalewa Autism Foundation

Iwalewa Autism Foundation At Iwalewa Autism Foundation, we are raising awareness and providing support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nigeria.

Join us in providing awareness, advocacy, support services and intervention to Autistic people living in Nigeria.

06/08/2026

🎥 Coming Up Next!

We're bringing you an exclusive interview with the longest-standing volunteer of Iwalewa Autism Foundation, someone who has been part of the Foundation's journey since the very beginning.

We sat down with him to reflect on the Foundation's growth, his experiences over the years, the impact of volunteering, and what it has been like to be part of the mission from day one.

Stay tuned to hear his story, his insights about the Foundation, and his message to our volunteers and community.

The full interview will be available on our YouTube channel, and we'll share the link here as soon as it's goes live. Don't miss it! 💙

✨ We're Back!Thank you for your patience and understanding following the postponement of our previous Instagram Live ses...
04/08/2026

✨ We're Back!

Thank you for your patience and understanding following the postponement of our previous Instagram Live session.

We're excited to announce the rescheduled date for Part 1 of our conversation:
🧩 Excerpts from the Brainstorming Workshop: Disabilities in the Margins: The Nigerian Experience (Held in Benin City)

Join us as we revisit key insights from the workshop and explore important conversations around disability inclusion, culture, advocacy, and the lived experiences of persons with disabilities.

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕔 5:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Live on Instagram:

Set a reminder, invite someone, and join the conversation. Together, let's continue advancing inclusion and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. 💙

04/08/2026

Iwalewa Autism Foundation Weekly Spotlight

💙Meet the Iwalewa Team (FUNAAB Chapter)💙

Our spotlight series continues! ✨

Today's spotlight shines on Miss Omolayo Feyintola Opeyemi. ✨

In this feature, Miss Feyintola shares what inspired her to become an Iwalewa volunteer, how the journey has influenced her perspective on autism and inclusion, and the impact volunteering has had on her personally. She also leaves a heartfelt message to families and Caregivers of autistic individuals

What inspired her to volunteer with Iwalewa? How has the experience shaped her understanding of autism and inclusion?

Press play to hear from her. 🎥💙

🎉 Our 2nd Parent-Caregivers Autism Summit may have ended, but the impact continues. 💙Our conference brought together an ...
02/08/2026

🎉 Our 2nd Parent-Caregivers Autism Summit may have ended, but the impact continues. 💙

Our conference brought together an outstanding panel of experts who shared practical, evidence-based strategies to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better support autistic individuals.

Our Speakers:
🔹 Dr. Olaoye 'Mide A. (Ph.D.) – Occupational Therapist, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
🔹 Dr. Abayomi Emmanuel – Child Consultant and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta.
🔹 Mrs. Ifeoluwa Ogundele – Head of Unit, Occupational Therapy Department, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.
🔹 Mrs. Oluwadamilola Alawode – Founder, Therapy on Wheels Ltd.
🔹 Mrs. Rasheedat Aderonke Olatunji – Founder, Faizat Hope Foundation.
🔹 Mr. Ahnaf Hasan Shoham – Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist, Department of Autism & NDD Service Centre, Ministry of Social Welfare, Bangladesh.

The summit welcomed 98 physical participants (including IAF State and Student Volunteers from across Nigeria) and 286 virtual participants, creating a meaningful learning experience for families and professionals alike.

To extend the impact beyond the conference, all presentation materials were compiled and shared FREE with participants, providing practical resources that parents and caregivers can use daily to support the growth and development of their autistic loved ones. These resources continue to offer valuable guidance that many families might otherwise only access through costly therapy sessions.

Missed the conference? You can still benefit! Watch the full sessions on YouTube for FREE and gain practical, expert-backed tips that can help you support your loved one at home, improve outcomes, and reduce the financial burden of caregiving.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/08R9Zrht0ww?si=cORp1GMwvkiNAfL0

Together, we are empowering families and strengthening autism care.

At Iwalewa Autism Foundation, we are committed to creating a more inclusive world where autistic individuals are underst...
02/08/2026

At Iwalewa Autism Foundation, we are committed to creating a more inclusive world where autistic individuals are understood, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Your generosity helps us provide autism awareness programmes, educational outreaches, caregiver support, community advocacy, and life-changing opportunities for the families we serve.

No gift is too small. Every donation brings us one step closer to building a society where inclusion is more than a word, it's a reality.

Together, we can empower a colourful spectrum of possibilities.

Support our mission today. Kindly use the account details on the flyer to make your donation.
Thank you for believing in inclusion, acceptance, and hope.

August is here. 🌼A new month doesn't promise a perfect journey, but it does offer a fresh start. It's another chance to ...
01/08/2026

August is here. 🌼

A new month doesn't promise a perfect journey, but it does offer a fresh start. It's another chance to reset, refocus, and continue building the life you envision one step, one decision, and one day at a time.

As you step into this month, may you have the courage to pursue your goals, the wisdom to embrace every lesson, and the grace to appreciate every little win along the way.

May August be filled with growth, peace, favor, and opportunities that align with your purpose.

Here's to new beginnings, meaningful progress, and brighter days ahead.

Happy New Month! 💙✨

Cheers to an amazing August! What are you looking forward to this month?





31/07/2026

When an autistic person becomes overwhelmed, what you see on the outside is often the result of what has been happening internally for some time. It is not simply about "calming down." It is about how the brain and body respond to stress, sensory input, emotions, and the environment.

Every autistic person regulates differently. Some may need movement, others may seek quiet spaces, wear headphones, stim, or take a break. These are not "bad habits" to eliminate, they are often helpful ways of managing overwhelming experiences.

As parents, teachers, caregivers, friends, and members of the community, our role is not to force regulation but to support it. Sometimes, the most helpful response is to reduce demands, create a calm environment, and offer connection instead of correction.

When we understand self-regulation, we move away from asking, "How do I stop this behavior?" and begin asking, "What support does this person need right now?". Understanding creates acceptance. Acceptance creates support. And support helps autistic individuals thrive.

💙 What is one thing you learned about self-regulation from this reel? Share it with us in the comments.

29/07/2026

Highlights from Day 2 of the GTCO 16th Annual Autism Conference

Day 2 was just as amazing as Day 1.

Although we had a different lineup of speakers, they were equally insightful in showing us what it truly means to turn Acceptance into Action. Here are some of the key takeaways that stood out to me.

Mr Afeez Abdul Rasak, an autism scholar, educator, and doctoral candidate at Oakland University, explained the need to shift from a biomedical to a biopsychosocial approach to autism.

The biomedical approach involves only the hospital and the parent, where the child is diagnosed and the parents are advised to begin therapy. However, autism does not affect only the individual (biological); it affects the entire family. Behind every autistic individual is a parent striving to provide a better life for their child (psychological). Behind that family is the society (social), which also has a responsibility to accept and support the child.

His message was clear: even if progress is made on the biomedical aspect, if the biopsychosocial ecosystem is ignored, the impact will be limited. Acceptance will still remain inaccessible.

Dr Abiola Taiwo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavioural Analyst taught us practical behaviour strategies for diverse learning environments.

She shared practical tips teachers can use to manage challenging behaviours in autistic children, such as modifying the learning environment to suit the child's needs and using communication methods the child is already familiar with. For example, if a child communicates using AAC or sign language, the teacher also needs to understand and use those methods in order to communicate effectively with the child.

With Day 2 bringing this year's conference to a close, I can honestly say it was a truly worthwhile experience. I am leaving with valuable lessons, fresh perspectives, and practical insights that I hope to carry forward in my work and advocacy. Here's to continuing the journey of turning Acceptance into Action.


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