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Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by ebusfav: 9:45am On Apr 03, 2017 |
To mark the 2017 World Autism Day, Femi Otedola's daughter writes about her autistic brother . . Billionaire Femi Otedola's third child, Temi Otedola, has shared a moving story about her only brother, Fewa, who is autistic. According to Temi who wrote the article on her blog JTO Fashion, she and her siblings found out about their brother’s condition in 2004. Her's what she wrote; Autism Awareness day was launched 9 years ago to raise awareness and conversation about the people living with autism around the globe. with this in mind, I have decided to share my own personal experience with autism. Before getting to my own personal journey of loving and knowing someone on the autistic spectrum, I think it’s important to first describe what it is to those of you reading who are less familiar. Essentially, autism is a social development disorder which affects the cognitive, communicative and interactive ability of the brain. People with autism struggle with heightened sensory stimulation and need a lot of attention and support from their parents, teachers and siblings to ensure they can lead the most productive and happy life possible. Raising awareness is not the main goal at this point–understanding is, and even more important–acceptance. So this Autism Awareness Day I ask for all of you, to appreciate, love on, or simply accept those living with autism. How has autism personally affected my life? In 2004, my mum called my sisters and me into her bedroom. With the composure only a mother can have, she told us that our baby brother, Fewa, had ‘special needs’. While my sisters asked questions, all I could do was think about what this would mean for me, the already overindulged, youngest of three girls. Thankfully, my selfishness quickly wore off and Fewa quickly became the centre of our family. The role of an older sister always entails some sort of responsibility. However, the role of an older sister to an autistic sibling is a great deal more work. At first, it seemed like every day with him was a challenge, especially for my mother. I remember seeing my mum helping Fewa with simple tasks like brushing his teeth, helping him to get dressed, or feeding him lunch, with each day ultimately ending in exhaustion. Our family has been so blessed to have help from carers, but no one can deny the resilience my mother has had raising Fewa. It is the thing I most respect about her. Every day, I see him becoming more independent. Our relationship is becoming less one-sided; I can truly say that we are friends. Fewa doesn’t need anyone’s sympathy. He is the most genuine and caring person I know. This is probably why I have never seen Fewa’s autism as necessarily and totally negative, it is a unique characteristic that adds to the complexity of the person that he is. I am not naïve or unrealistic. I certainly have some gnawing worries about the future. Fewa will always need support of some kind. At age sixteen he still requires 24 hour help. I would say that the biggest misconception about autism is that people who have it are socially inept geniuses – Rainman, anyone? Yes, that is true for some autistic people, but there is a reason the official term is “autism spectrum disorder”. It is a spectrum, and it can range from children who are not able to speak at all to children who can go to normal schools. No matter what I do, I need to build my life with Fewa in mind. My parents won’t be around forever, and his care and well-being will become the responsibility of me and my sisters. It is true that consideration for Fewa will always affect the decisions I make in my life. Despite this, Fewa is by no means a burden. These worries do not reduce the immense love I have for my brother who has brought so much joy and shown me the purest form of love. To quote The Bard, “Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.” It is Fewa’s unconditional love that has shaped me into the woman I am today – a sister, a teacher, a carer and a best friend. http://www.lailasblog.com/2017/04/heres-what-otedolas-daughter-wrote.html 31 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by nepapole(m): 10:05am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Tears in my heyes. 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Ajewealth123(m): 10:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Someone should pls elaborate on this. As in, in to in details, Effects and the rest |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by sisisioge: 10:44am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Well done sis...family is everything. May God continue to move Fewa upward. 47 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Redman36(m): 11:04am On Apr 03, 2017 |
the rich also cry 76 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by MrEgbegbe(m): 11:17am On Apr 03, 2017 |
That guy is not autistic He's mentally stable If he's autistic then what is Kemi Olunloyo ?? 50 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by IMASTEX: 11:17am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Hmm |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by ObikeNkem: 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
We Igbos support Michael Otedola. Michael Otedola is greater than all Igbo men both dead and aliv. Otedola is greater than ojukwu Otedola is greater than chinu achebe Otedola is greater than nnamdi azikiwe 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by IMASTEX: 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Redman36:I tell you. Life is a misery 11 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by CROWNWEALTH019(m): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
when the man use his son do rituals kan the innocent guy is the source of his wealth truth be told, that man is occultic..... he has used his son to upgrade 42 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by ainabrain: 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Shit happens ! |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by henrydadon(m): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
so is this the one that was used to do ritual money..? noollywood have ruined me 77 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by madridguy(m): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Following.... |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Nobody: 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Now we know you have an autistic brother. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by ednut1(m): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
trust pple to say, he use the son do jazz 10 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Oladelson(m): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
choi |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by GloriaNinja(f): 11:18am On Apr 03, 2017 |
If he ain't autistic, he would have been flaunting his dad's money like Davido but I pity him sha. 22 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by winkmart: 11:19am On Apr 03, 2017 |
He who has the head does not have the cap 12 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by MJBOLT: 11:19am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Mentcee(m): 11:19am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Buhari is so so stupid 12 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Yinkatolu: 11:19am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Who get sense make he borrow this guy small? CROWNWEALTH019: 95 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by iswallker(m): 11:21am On Apr 03, 2017 |
[s]Every day, I see him becoming more independent. Our relationship is becoming less one-sided; I can truly say that we are friends. Fewa doesn’t need anyone’s sympathy. He is the most genuine and caring person I know. This is probably why I have never seen Fewa’s autism as necessarily and totally negative, it is a unique characteristic that adds to the complexity of the person that he is. I am not naïve or unrealistic. I certainly have some gnawing worries about the future.[/s] how can a billionaire's son need anyones sympathy in the first place... 9 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by yinkslinks(m): 11:21am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Aniechebe won't like this. Trust IPOD. ebusfav: |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by midehi2(f): 11:21am On Apr 03, 2017 |
most rich families has such child, ritual things 15 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by Tenim47(m): 11:21am On Apr 03, 2017 |
mtcheew 1 Like |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by drinkgarri: 11:21am On Apr 03, 2017 |
I love DJ cuppy, any hacker in the house, If you can teach me the codes to hack into her panties 3 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by ekensi01: 11:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
The poor and the rich are opposite to each order. The poor have good health but no money while the rich have money but lack some. please take your time to thank God. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by CROWNWEALTH019(m): 11:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Yinkatolu:stated the obvious |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by yinkslinks(m): 11:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
Some babes will be like OMG I don't mind to marry him. Looool 13 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by brownsug(f): 11:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
So handsome and composed, I love him 3 Likes |
Re: Temi Otedola Writes About Her Autistic Brother (Photos) by CplusJason: 11:22am On Apr 03, 2017 |
The lady above me tho. 26 Likes 1 Share
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