Recent study by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicinehas suggested that household chemicals may increase the risk
of neurological conditions, like autism.
Oligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the Central Nervous System and its production begins during fetal development, with the majority of its cells being made during the first-two years of life. A consultant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr Oluwasi kemi Alalade explained that the exact cause of ASD was still unknown and why some people develop ASD.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, Claudia S. Miller pointed out that most of the interventions and researches have been behavioural or medical. Omolayo said the education system especially for ASD children would need improvements in areas such as the employment of more special teachers and caregivers, welfare packages for their teachers.
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has advised Nigerian youths to expand their horizon and financial status, by exploring the different programmes of the current administration.
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