Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has fixed July 24 and July 25 for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference, to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum.

GTCO, in a statement issued and made available to The Star on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, noted that the event themed, “Empowering Voices for Autism”, would hold at Muson Centre in Lagos.

The company stated that a free one-on-one clinic will open from July 26 to July 29 at the Chapel of Light, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.

For Ghana, the company disclosed that activities will begin with a workshop on August 1, 2023, at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, adding that consultations will last from August 2 to August 5 at the same venue.

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GTCO noted that the conference would feature lectures, panel discussions, and performances carefully prepared to showcase the diverse talents that exist in the autism community while also creating a platform for persons with ASD and their families to connect and share ideas with subject-matter experts on different aspects of autism spectrum disorder including its nature and management.

Speaking on the conference, the Group Chief Executive Officer of GTCO, Segun Agbaje, said: “Society thrives when diverse individuals with their distinctive voices, perspectives, and cultures are welcomed and celebrated.

“It is therefore important that persons on the ASD spectrum are given the chance to succeed and empowered to experience life to its fullest.

“We are excited about the evolving insights on the management of autism and remain committed to ensuring that more and more persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to find their voice and embrace their uniqueness whilst contributing meaningfully to society.”

The Star