Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this episode of the Autism in Black Podcast, host Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, is joined by Schereéya, a autistic creator, artist, and poet. Schereéya shares their unique perspective on the intersectionality of being autistic, Black, and trans.

The focus of the conversation centers around autism in the media and the importance of intersectionality in understanding and advocating for autistic individuals. Schereéya emphasizes the need for greater representation and visibility of autistic individuals in various forms of media. They also discuss how individuals can pinpoint great representations of themselves in the media and how to advocate for better representation.

Schereéya will be speaking at the upcoming third annual Autism in Black Conference and will be sharing tools for the audience to better understand and navigate the representation of autism in the media.

To support and connect with our guest…

Purchase their poetry book "Prayers & Pixies" at https://redhawkpublications.com/Poetry-c120141004

Like and follow their journey and updates on tiktok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌schereeya

Throughout this season we will be discussing all things autism and the Black parent experience, with the goal of educating, supporting, and empowering Black parents to advocate not only for their children but themselves as well.

Listeners can expect to hear from a variety of experts in the field, as well as personal stories from Black parents and personal stories from autistic individuals.  And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media.

As a valuable resource for Black parents with autistic children, Autism in Black® also offers a conference that provides an opportunity to connect with others and gain valuable resources. To learn more about the conference, visit http://www.autisminblack.org/conference2023 

To stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and connect with the Autism in Black Podcast community, follow them on Twitter @‌autisminblack, Instagram @‌autisminblack, and Facebook @‌autisminblk. And if you're enjoying the show, don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast on your favorite platform. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast! For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at http://www.autisminblack.org