March 12–13, 2026

Tola Andu

Advocate and Parent
of an Autistic Adult

Tola Andu, is a public health nurse supporting kids with learning disabilities, an autism mom and advocate on a mission to empower African children with special education needs by promoting awareness and acceptance. She is the founder of TafAutismCare, a non-profit organization in London that provides early intervention services, educational support and advocacy for children with autism and their families. Tola’s son, Kevin, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. After years of struggling to find the right support for Kevin, Tola decided to start TafAutismCare. She wanted to create a place where other parents could find the resources they needed to help their children thrive.