46. Consciously Raising Autistic Children & How to Best Support Yourself Through an Autism Diagnosis with Maria Davis-Pierre

Parenting Decolonized

So, your child just received an Autism diagnosis… Now what? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Maria Davis-Pierre, the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., an organization that aims to bring awareness to Autism and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the Black community. Tune in to gain insight into what it’s like to be the parent of a Black Autistic child and how to best support yourself and your child throughout this journey.
In this episode, we talk about…
How difficult is it to get an Autism diagnosis for my child?
What to do after your child gets diagnosed.
The problem with Autism “support groups” & Dealing with racism and ableism inside and outside of your community.
Defining ableism in the context of anti-blackness.
The two most important things you can do for your Autistic child.
Advice for parents struggling to self-regulate during stressful parenting moments.
What is masking? Why is masking harmful for disabled kids?
….and more!
Listen in to this powerful discussion to learn more!
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Visit Autism Black’s website: www.autisminblack.org
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