Meet Maria Davis-Pierre and her neurodiverse family. She and her husband Berry share their unique experience raising children with autism and ADHD, from the early signs and diagnosis to the challenges of being Black and having a disability.

They created their organization Autism in Black to bridge the resource gap for Black parents and increase understanding of what autism is within minority communities.

Maria also reveals her own late diagnosis at the age of 37 and how that added a unique layer to the family's dynamic. Learn how early intervention and community support can make a significant difference in the lives of families dealing with autism and ADHD.

Learn more: https://www.autisminblack.org

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0:00 Meet the Davis-Pierre Family
0:39 What is Autism in Black?
1:05 Early Signs & Diagnosis
2:16 Biggest Challenges for Black Parents
3:12 Importance of Early Intervention
3:50 Raising a Black Autistic Son
5:06 Autism in Black Resources
5:37 Late Autism Diagnosis at 37
6:41 Embracing Neurodiversity

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