Dotun Akande is the Founder and Director of Patrick Speech and Languages Centre, (Patricks) Ikeja, Lagos The Autism campaign was revolutionised in Nigeria when Patricks came to the scene. Today, Patricks stands tall as the pioneer Special Needs Centre for the education and advancement of people with Autism, offering individualised based therapeutic services using best practices. Together with her cerebral team, they successfully transform the life of every individual that walks through their doors, spot lighting their individual strength and abilities. As a qualified Behaviour Analyst from the Florida Institute of Technology and an advanced Certified Autism Specialist (ACAS), Patricks qualified as the first Nigerian Autism Centre to be registered with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). She also holds a diploma in School leadership from the Lagos Business School. Her achievements include but not limited to, Cherie Blair Mentee, Vlisco Woman, Access Bank Plc “W Power of 100” and “WimBiz Inspire Me 2”, to mention a few. She enrolled in the John Maxwell Leadership Program to enable her to continue the national advocacy for the differently able.

Email: dakande2002@yahoo.com