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S2.E6. Navigating Life While Being Black and Autistic
If you love the Amerikan Therapy Podcast send us a text and join us on the couch. Text us at +1 (202) 800-2355 and let us know what topics you want us to cover. Be ready because we might ask you to be a guest on the show.
In the black community, we just don't talk about raising children that are differently-abled, yet we all are connected to someone doing just that. We don't share our business and let folks know the challenges that we are facing. It's just not acceptable. In this episode, the Amerikan Therapy team is joined by two black mothers and social justice workers on the front line of raising awareness about being black and autistic. Both ladies are boldly raising children with autism and working as advocates to amplify the voices of the black autistic community.
Maria Davis - Pierre: Meet Maria Davis-Pierre, Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This organization aims to bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the black community. As a licensed mental health therapist, Maria primarily works with parents to provide support through education and advocacy training. Her passion for working in the field stems from her personal j0urney with ASD when her daughter received the diagnosis at a very early age. In addition to therapy, Maria dons many other titles including a coach, speaker, advocate, and author. Her first published work, The Self-Care Affirmation Journal, is currently available for purchase on Amazon. Maria’s unique approach to coaching and counseling exemplifies her drive and motivation toward greater acceptance and overcoming the barriers and personal struggles associated with raising a child on the spectrum.
www.autisminblack.org
LaTonya Ward: LaTonya Ward is the President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Rho Eta Zeta Chapter in Anne Arundel County, MD. In addition to holding this office, Ms. Ward also serves as the State of MD Social Action Director and the Atlantic Region Autism Awareness Coordinator for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She holds a BA in Political Science from Michigan State University, MA in Legal and Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore, and a Graduate Certificate in Legislative Studies from Georgetown University. Ms. Ward was recently selected to serve as an Advocacy Ambassador in the State of MD by Autism Speaks. In this role, she works with federal level legislators to effectuate change and awareness through education and sharing personal experiences as a caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum. Ms. Ward is the mom of a teen son, Miles, who was diagnosed with autism at age 5. In between juggling tutors, 8th-grade homework, IEP meetings, Zeta and work; she and her son enjoy traveling, watching the latest Disney movies, and talking about wrestling. There is never a dull moment at the Ward household.
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By Amerikan TherapyIf you love the Amerikan Therapy Podcast send us a text and join us on the couch. Text us at +1 (202) 800-2355 and let us know what topics you want us to cover. Be ready because we might ask you to be a guest on the show.
In the black community, we just don't talk about raising children that are differently-abled, yet we all are connected to someone doing just that. We don't share our business and let folks know the challenges that we are facing. It's just not acceptable. In this episode, the Amerikan Therapy team is joined by two black mothers and social justice workers on the front line of raising awareness about being black and autistic. Both ladies are boldly raising children with autism and working as advocates to amplify the voices of the black autistic community.
Maria Davis - Pierre: Meet Maria Davis-Pierre, Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This organization aims to bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the black community. As a licensed mental health therapist, Maria primarily works with parents to provide support through education and advocacy training. Her passion for working in the field stems from her personal j0urney with ASD when her daughter received the diagnosis at a very early age. In addition to therapy, Maria dons many other titles including a coach, speaker, advocate, and author. Her first published work, The Self-Care Affirmation Journal, is currently available for purchase on Amazon. Maria’s unique approach to coaching and counseling exemplifies her drive and motivation toward greater acceptance and overcoming the barriers and personal struggles associated with raising a child on the spectrum.
www.autisminblack.org
LaTonya Ward: LaTonya Ward is the President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Rho Eta Zeta Chapter in Anne Arundel County, MD. In addition to holding this office, Ms. Ward also serves as the State of MD Social Action Director and the Atlantic Region Autism Awareness Coordinator for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She holds a BA in Political Science from Michigan State University, MA in Legal and Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore, and a Graduate Certificate in Legislative Studies from Georgetown University. Ms. Ward was recently selected to serve as an Advocacy Ambassador in the State of MD by Autism Speaks. In this role, she works with federal level legislators to effectuate change and awareness through education and sharing personal experiences as a caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum. Ms. Ward is the mom of a teen son, Miles, who was diagnosed with autism at age 5. In between juggling tutors, 8th-grade homework, IEP meetings, Zeta and work; she and her son enjoy traveling, watching the latest Disney movies, and talking about wrestling. There is never a dull moment at the Ward household.