Adelola Edema is involved in Special Needs advocacy.  Through her annual conference, the Special Needs Conference, she educates members of the society on inclusion and engagement of people with special needs in schools, churches, and the workplace. She consults for churches (helping them include children with autism in their children’s churches) and organizations seeking to host individuals with autism at events. She also facilitates training for teachers and parents on effective teaching strategies for children with autism and other related disorders