Episode 2 | Raising a Special Needs Child | DPP | Season 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2022
- We invited our friends, Chuka and Precious Ofili to share their experience with raising a special needs child in Nigeria. The diagnosis, the hospital visits and everything in-between.
Listen to Full Episode Here: podlink.to/dueparentingpod
Credit:
Hosts: Linda Ejiofor Suleiman and Ibrahim Suleiman
Guest: Chuka Ofili and Precious Ivy Ofili
Producers: Chidinma Igbokweuche and Linda Ejiofor Suleiman
DOP/Editor: Hilary Zin Gabriel
Sound: Kenny West
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Executive Producers: Ibrahim Suleiman and Chuka Ofili
Special Thanks: Precious Ivy Ofili and Amaka Zin Gabriel
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Wow
This Is Amazing, Am A Special Educator And Currently Still Working With This Amazing Set Of Children And Young Adult.God Bless You Guys.Though I Will Say A Lot Of People Still Needs To Know About Special Needs Individuals.
Please where are you located.
I have a autistic son who God is using for his glory. I understand the journey and it is not easy!!
Beautiful and heartwarming to see that this is your choice for an early episode. To the Suleiman's...may God bless you for your empathy. To the Ofili's you are such a beacon of light, thank u for sharing your journey with us.
My honest perspective (as an Early Intervention Specialist practicing in Nigeria for 10 years)on Special needs parenting in Nigeria...We have a mighty long way to go, and that's a huge understatement.
Whether owing to a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Spina bifida, ADHD Dyslexia or Downs Syndrome, the trials and trauma these children go through even within their own nuclear families is unimaginable. Let's not even begin to dig into the mental health crisis mother's raising them have to go through or the financial implications on these families. From school to church, family gatherings to public space. The Nigerian environment exploits an already bleeding situation.
Inlaws blame it on poor parenting, marriages suffer damage and split up, Spouses suspect eachother for cheating and 'evil genetic traits', children are neglected, mistreated , abandoned and termed 'mental'. Worse still, even educated families still act confused following a diagnosis from the fear of stigmatisation.
My most shocking experiences have been from parents in the East...and even in Abuja! I believe podcasts like this ... Selected topics with respected and empathetic couples that walk this road will go a long way in enlightening the Nigerian public and saying Special needs kids are not possessed, demonised, from the 'gods', a curse, badluck, evil, or God's expression of wrath for a missed vigil or an IVF treatment.
And no, 'mercy killing' is not an option either.
Thank you for sharing this. Appreciate you ☺️
@@ihuomaejiofor4742 My pleasure, anytime....❣️
Thanks for this. Mercy killing is not an option 👍👍👍
I am an Occupational Therapist, and I work with children on the Spectrum. It could be a lot of pressure on parents. Thank you for this people, cheers to more awareness.
I am an Occupational therapist in uk and I'm pleased to see parent being open about special kids and supporting other parents with relevant information. Well done guys.
Thank you for this! First time mom with special needs child and I must say it’s not an easy journey! With early intervention and prayers I’m sure we will get by ❤️
My brother was on a spectrum even though I did not get to know what exactly. We lost him last year..We were close and even though he could not really talk, he had a name for me(aiii) and could call mummy.
I still cried this week..I miss him so much
Cheers to the couple for coming out here to enlighten people, I love your son already.
Well, I interpret to the hearing impaired and really love to be in their midst.
Awwwww sending you hugs and kisses 💛💛💛
So sorry
This is so enlightening. Linda is so emotional, I can see you were so close to tears as the Ofilis were narrating their story. I pray the Lord continues to strengthen the Ofilis. You are both are amazing!
Thank you Guys for this episode. As a mother of a 3 year old boy on the spectrum who has multiple developmental delays, I can relate on many levels!
Yes denial is the first feeling but deep down you know! Thank you so much for sharing.
In my experience working with teenagers on the spectrum, you realise very quickly that no two autistic children are the same. They’re just like the atypical child, might have similar characteristics but each have a distinct personality and it reflects in their behaviour. The hardest part was understanding each individual’s needs and communication style, once you get that right, it gets easier to help and support them to be the best version of themselves. I totally loved working with my learners and I miss them all🌈
This podcast just might be the best thing that happened to some parents! I love how vulnerable today's couple were, so much to learn from. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
So intelligent,educative & helpful. Thank you Mrs Ivie
Thank you so much for sharing I admire your strength and courage!
I truly understand. I have my doctorate as a PMHNP, diagnose and treat children daily. But when it came to my daughter, I too was in denial. I had this gutt feeling, but she started reading at 1.5 years of age. She was able to read but her language was not as clear as other 3 y.o. I googled and took an online assessment, and it was advised to take her to see a pediatrician. A few days later, a doctor who was visiting Dallas was swimming at the community pool when he saw me with my children. We started a conversation, and he asked me at what age was my daughter diagnosed. I asked him diagnosed with what? The man turned red before me and he said please take her to the doctor, she is on the spectrum. My husband and I cried and a week later, at the age of 3, she was officially diagnosed. She started an early education program for special needs children. She is now 9 y.o. and we can't keep her quiet 😂She has some delays with math, but she is doing great. She is now in the 4th grade, but is in regular classes. She has tons of friends and is pretty honest with her friends about her ASD diagnosis. She is technology savvy to the point that it's scary since there are so many weirdos online, but we are teaching her about how to use the internet safely. I too believe having an older sister helped, because she had someone to communicate with. These children are extremely intelligent!!!! Thank you for sharing your story, I know it will help others. EARLY INTERVENTION WAS THE KEY!!!!
DUE is such a different and amazing platform .Thank you guys for doing this.
Thank you so much for the episode, is really going to go along way. Thanks to the Ofilis for doing this. I appreciate
Well done! Your story is an encouragement to parents out there who have kids with special needs. As I work with these kids as an educational Psychologist, I see the frustration more on their parents. These parents are the ones who feel the pain more. Be encouraged, dears. Your kids will turn out well😘😘😘
I watched the full version and wow. This is a great conversation on Autism. I enjoyed every bit of it.
A mother always knows, it doesn’t matter what people say. You both are strong people. @ the Suleiman thank you for a beautiful show
Dentist 😍😍😍
Will be your professional colleague soon by Gods grace
Wow! This is deep and I'm proud of this couple for coming out
Truly enlightening ...thank you guys for doing this
I loved watching this. Thanks for sharing ❤️
I love this. Thank you so much. There was so much to learn.
Very educative...Well done guys!
More grace to the Ofilis
Thank you for sharing your parenting experience with Adrian. With a lot of love and encouragement, his emotional and social development will be complete.
Please and please sir and ma, let the extended version be virtual too, I want to see your faces while you speak. Please, let episode 3 be longer, even though it's 2 hours, we'll all watch it. Thanks and God bless.
You guys are doing an amazing job. You have no idea how educative this podcast is, thanks guys❤
This is so informative..
Thank you for sharing this.
A lot of parents are in denial, refusing to admit. I am a Special Need Educator and I always advice an early check up routine and continous monitoring when they are growing.
Nigeria and Nigerian need to accept the special needs.
Well done to the " ofilis". They have done a good job. The Nigeria community is yet to be well prepared for children with special needs. We have a long way to go. We are yet to breakthrough with even infectious diseases in children. Diagnosing autism is quite delicate and needs lots of confirmation as it is a multidisciplinary team approach. Well done Ibrahim and Linda. Such a lovely program
i started watching this series today, and I must say that it's grown on me and has become one of my happy places
Loving this so much ❤️
Thanks for sharing .. One love
I have really learnt something today. Thank you to the Suleimans and Ofilis.
This is awesome! I ❤️
I did not want the podcast to end.
Tnks for sharing your journey with us so much to learn. Tnk u guys
This topic is very informative 👌 thank you for putting it out here...
Very educative episode. Thank you
Thank you so much for this! It really takes a whole lot to come out this way. God bless you all.
Brilliant podcast here. Love it!
This journey, the shock too with my son .The loneliness,thank God for giving me a wonderful hubby.
Good evening guys, DUE PARENTING PODCASTS is the best I seen so far, it's has really drawn my attention apart from loving you the " SULEIMANS" . I have been really moved with this platform and I'm grateful that am part of this.
As a young mom, I'm really learning alot. And may God bless the OFILLIS for impacting us with this information. Looking and following Mrs ofili now.
I pray that God almighty will increase you guys with wisdom, knowledge and understanding to impact us and raise your kids. I love love you
Thank you for sharing 👌💕
Early intervention is very vital..thank you for sharing
I love this. Good job ya'll
This is so unique and enlightening. Keep up the good work 👏
Really beautiful to watch ❤❤
Please could you also be uploading the full episodes here as well?🥺 I prefer to watch than just listen
We are working on it. Please bear with us ☺️🙏💛
Same here 😢
Thanks for this! I love watching them
Wow!!! You guys are doing an amazing job.God bless you
Hello people
Glad to be here
Thank you for the lessons ☺️ Waow this is a lot
I see God helping u
Another beauriifulll episode.... 🏃🏿♀️🏃🏿♀️🏃🏿♀️🏃🏿♀️ to listen to the full podcast, will be back once I'm done....
Love these podcasts oooo....the previous episode and this are so educative.....thank youuuuu
Wow this is really a eye opener. Weldone guys
Excellent show!! I love this!
Love too see the fact you 2 as parents are accepting what is going on in your child's life ..keep doing what you do you have educated yourself as too how too manged...well done. .some people wait and is in denial...I babysit a girl who has special needs patient..love..and care is everything....Great and treating them as normal as you can ..you're doing great moving forward educating yourself first is the key...good luck.
This is an interesting episode. It's not the easiest conversation but I am glad parents are talking about the spectrum now. Heading over to Spotify now to the complete podcast🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️
Another interesting episode, nice one guys, we keep learning 👍
Parenting and its dynamics, omo no be beans. Nice episode
love this episode, am happy because i have a friend going through this and have directed her to see this clip
Lovely episode, learnt a lot from the beautiful and strong couple. May God keep strengthening them. Thank you our host
Quite insightful 👍🏾
Weldone guys....I love the conversations...
Woooow very educative,have learnt alot.at a point I couldn't hold on when she said when the baby want to communicate and and the words are not coming he begin to throw taurums
Very educative!
This episode is everything!
Learnt so much.
Mr and Mrs ofili were amazing.
Looking forward to more.
This is my story with my first son. Having a special needs child is really demanding.
So I got to hear about this page like 3weeks ago from my sister but didn't pay attention to it, I started with the "RAISING A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD" yesternite and NIGERIA is not ready for conversions like this....
Special thanks to the Ofili's you guys are a diamond. Well done to the Suleiman's.
Nice topic and enlightenment
Very interesting and lovely to watch 🥰
Best episode yet
Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. PLEASE bring them back!! ❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing your story.
They will definitely come back. So much to talk about 🫂💛
This is beautiful
wow, thanks a lot, i learnt a whole lot
Thank you for this enlightening broadcast. Your friends are amazing and truly super heroes. I love the fact that they went through their challenges as a team and have publicly talked about it in view of helping others. May God continually bless the work of their hands and strengthen them on every side. God bless you too Ihuoma and Ibrahim 🥰
P.s pls show us the clip of the game part at the end 😃🙏
You guys are loved 🥰
Am so proud of the parent,they have really tried,
Great work here my lovely people 🥰
Never knew ibro was this a vibe!!!
I love this podcast show. Lots of emotions involved, but majorly laughter and joy. I really love the content. And I learn a lot guys. Keep doing the good work of Parenting😁😉🤗
This is very educative
I love this episode 👌👌👌
This right here is the reason why I started my channel; my daughter is on the spectrum as well as I was that parent in total denial and refused to have her diagnosed. My mission has become to break down the stigma around this
Thanks so much for this
Very interesting episode
Kudos to the Ofili's.🙌
As a Physiotherapist in Learning disabilities field; this is very insightful.✨
Please can we have the full episodes or podcast here😩😩😩😭😭😭
I don’t always get the opportunity to watch or listen to the rest of the podcast and watching video of something gets my attention then just listening to it and I want to be part of this😢 please.
Yes please 😭🥺
We are working on getting that sorted. Please bear with us ☺️💛🙏
Beautiful
I am not a mother but Thank you DUE!
To the Ofilis, you guys are amazing.
Your children are blessed to have you
🙏 Amen
I have to find a way to meet you guys, I love your honesty and the fact you love each sooooo much…it gives hope and grace
Lovely episode...I learnt more about Autism...Guys please can we make the while episode video,I love to watch although rather than just listen,pleaseeeeeee
Yaaaayyyyy💃💃💃💃
Please i subscribed and bought my data because of you guys ooo😭😭😭 please give us everything here too, I love seeing your faces.
Awwww. Working on IG dear. Please bear with us 💛🙏☺️
Works for Facebook. Cool!!
Wow 👌 👏
Hahaha! This was really nice...👌🏾
Thank you so much.
DUE is amazing.
Pls can you upload the full episodes instead, it better watching it than hearing more like audio version
We are working on getting the full version up. Please bear with us ☺️🙏💛
nice message
MY FAMILY!!! Great work guys
Brother!!! 💛😘
Quite interesting podcast and the topic too. But my worry is for those who cant afford the medical resources when facing this challenge.
Nice one guys..#DUE.., thanks for bringing up such topic that alot of parents shy away from. Mrs Suleiman, why is fear or worry rather, all over your face as you listen to Dr Ivie??😜
Wow may God bless them
Amen🙏💛
You guys are a breathe of fresh air, thank you for doing this ❤️❤️