It's Been a Year Since My Diagnosis with Maria Davis-Pierre LMHC

Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this special episode, Maria takes the spotlight and shares her personal journey of preparing herself and her child for the significant transition from middle to high school.

Maria delves into the support system she has in place, including her family, particularly her husband, who plays a vital role in navigating this transition together. She also highlights the importance of having a lawyer and collaborating with her child's current and future school staff to ensure a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

As the season comes to a close, Maria shares her family's plans for the summer to relax, recharge, and prepare for the upcoming school year. Listeners will gain insights into the practical strategies and considerations that Maria and her family implement to navigate the educational system and ensure their child's success.

Join Maria in this introspective and informative episode as she shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs, providing inspiration and guidance for other black parents on their autism journey.

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

• Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

• Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

• Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

You are also invited to join the Autism In Black year-round community, which offers networking, resources, advocacy, and support. To join, visit www.autisminblack.org/membership 

Autism in Black is also selling tickets for the 2024 conference at an early bird rate, with the theme "Bridging the Gap." The conference will take place virtually from April 19-21, 2024, providing attendees the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself. Purchase your ticket today at https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2024 

If you are interested in purchasing the Sex Positive course mentioned in the episode you can use this link: https://sex-positive-families.mykajabi.com/store 

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

Note: Replays of the 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference can be accessed by visiting the Autism in Black website. www.autisminblack.org/conference2023replay

In this episode, we have a special guest, Dominique Mack, who is a professional educator committed to advocating for those most in need. As a skilled assistant principal, Dominique has made it her professional mission to ensure that the most vulnerable learners receive an education that supports their individual learning style and helps them reach their highest academic potential.

Dominique was also a speaker at our third annual Autism in Black Conference. Listen in as we discuss her workshop at the conference and her insights on parents supporting their children in the academic setting.

Listeners will gain valuable insights from Dominique's experience and expertise in education and advocacy for vulnerable learners. Her dedication to providing an inclusive education that supports individual learning styles is truly inspiring.

To connect with Dominique and learn more about her work, you can visit her website at http://www.ParentingInBliss.com . You can also find her on Instagram at @‌ParentingInBliss and on Twitter at DomoniqueMack_.

Don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

• Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

• Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

• Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

You are also invited to join the Autism In Black year-round community, which offers networking, resources, advocacy, and support. To join, visit http://www.autisminblack.org/membership

Autism in Black is also selling tickets for the 2024 conference at an early bird rate, with the theme "Bridging the Gap." The conference will take place virtually from April 19-21, 2024, providing attendees the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself. Purchase your ticket today at https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2024

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

Note: Replays of the 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference can be accessed by visiting the Autism in Black website. http://www.autisminblack.org/conference2023replay

In this episode of the Autism in Black Podcast, Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, is joined by Nakia and Kwame Stringfield, a married couple who have been happily married for over 25 years and are parents to three daughters. They are passionate about supporting families raising children with disabilities and share their story to inspire others and promote love and positivity. Nakia is the author of the book "Rewired Parenting: Changing Your Mindset for Your Special Needs Child."

The conversation explores the concept of rewiring parenting and rewiring marriage to navigate the unique challenges faced when raising disabled children. Nakia and Kwame discuss their experiences and insights on building a positive mindset and creating a supportive environment for their autistic child.

Additionally, the episode highlights Nakia and Kwame's involvement as speakers at the third annual Autism in Black Conference. Listeners will learn about their presentations and the valuable information they shared at the conference.

Listeners can connect with the guests:

Kwame Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kwame.stringfield

Nakia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nakia.stringfield

To learn more about Nakia and Kwame's work, join their mailing list at https://www.seebeyondconsulting.com/  to stay updated with their work and future endeavors.

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

You are also invited to join the Autism In Black year-round community, which offers networking, resources, advocacy, and support. To join, visit http://www.autisminblack.org/membership

Autism in Black is also selling tickets for the 2024 conference at an early bird rate, with the theme "Bridging the Gap." The conference will take place virtually from April 19-21, 2024, providing attendees the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself. Purchase your ticket today at https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2024

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

Note: Replays of the 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference can be accessed by visiting the Autism in Black website. http://www.autisminblack.org/conference2023replay

Don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, founder and CEO of Autism in Black. In this episode, Maria is joined by Cheryl Poe, founder and owner of Advocating 4 Kids Inc and a mother of two sons with disabilities, as well as having a disability herself.

The conversation centers around Cheryl's experience at the third annual Autism in Black Conference and her presentation at the event. Listeners will gain insights into the conference and the valuable information shared by presenters, including Cheryl.

The episode emphasizes the importance of attending events like the Autism in Black Conference for gaining knowledge, building community, and receiving support. Listeners are encouraged to access the replays of the conference, which are available for purchase.

Links for Cheryl Poe:

Website: https://www.adv4kidsinc.org/

Facebook: @advocatingforkids

Instagram: @advocating4kids

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @autisminblack

Like on Facebook: @autisminblk

You are also invited to join the Autism In Black year-round community, which offers networking, resources, advocacy, and support. To join, visit www.autisminblack.org/membership 

Autism in Black is also selling tickets for the 2024 conference at an early bird rate, with the theme "Bridging the Gap." The conference will take place virtually from April 19-21, 2024, providing attendees the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself. Purchase your ticket today at https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2024 

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

Note: Replays of the 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference can be accessed by visiting the Autism in Black website. www.autisminblack.org/conference2023replay 

On this episode of Autism in Black Podcast, host Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, founder, and CEO of Autism in Black Ink, speaks with Patrinia Baksmaty, an education disability inclusion strategist, founder of The Kaleidoscope Collaborative, and Harvard-certified Universal Design Learning practitioner. Patrinia is also a speaker at the third annual Autism in Black Conference happening virtually from April 28th through the 30th.

In this discussion, Patrinia shares her expertise in universal design learning and how it can bring disability-inclusive learning experiences to public elementary schools. Listeners will gain insight into the importance of disability-inclusive education and the impact it can have on students with disabilities. Additionally, Patrinia talks about her journey into advocacy, her practice, and the work she does.

Listeners can connect with Patrinia Baksmaty via her website at http://TheKaleidoscopeCollab.org, on Instagram @‌kaleidoscope.collaborative, and on LinkedIn as Patrinia Baksmaty.

To register for the third annual Autism in Black Conference and hear more from Patrinia, visit http://www.autisminblack.org/conference2023 .

Don't miss this informative episode on universal design learning and the importance of disability-inclusive education for students with disabilities.

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

On this episode of Autism in Black Podcast, host Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, founder, and CEO of Autism in Black Ink, speaks with Dr. Brandi Tanner, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities and behavioral concerns.

Dr. Tanner shares her expertise in comprehensive evaluations within the school system and the importance of ensuring that children are not miscategorized. The discussion delves into the differences between medical diagnoses and school categorization, misdiagnoses within and outside of the school system, and unconscious biases that can impact black students during the evaluation and assessment process.

Listeners will gain insight into how to get early diagnoses to receive necessary services, possible accommodations for students with autism, and the fear of labeling children versus being able to receive the necessary services. Dr. Tanner will be speaking at the upcoming third annual Autism in Black Conference, which aims to include those who have been excluded from the conversation.

To connect with Dr. Brandi Tanner, visit her website at www.youriepsource.com or email her at hello@youriepsource.com. 

Facebook: @‌youriepsource

Instagram: @‌youriepsource

Also enjoy a free guide, How to Get an IEP: Overview of the Special Education Eligibility Process, https://learn.youriepsource.com/eligibility?r_done=1.

For more information about the third annual Autism in Black Conference happening virtually from April 28th through the 30th, visit www.autisminblack.org/conference2023.

Don't miss this informative episode on comprehensive evaluations and the importance of advocating for the appropriate educational services for children with autism.

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

• Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

• Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

• Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

In this episode of the Autism in Black Podcast, Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, is joined by Dr. Berry, a physician, and host of the Dr. Berry Pierre Podcast. Dr. Berry is a father of two beautiful autistic children, one with ADHD, and is an advocate for the black community in health care. Dr. Berry and Maria Davis-Pierre discuss the upcoming conference and the importance of education, advocacy, and community in supporting the Black autistic community. The 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference is presented as a valuable opportunity for individuals and families to connect, learn, and empower themselves.

The discussion centers around Dr. Berry's personal experience of having autistic family members and how it led him to become an advocate for the Black community in healthcare. Dr. Berry shares how his daughter was diagnosed with autism at a young age and the challenges he and his family faced in navigating the healthcare system and accessing resources.

Dr. Berry also emphasizes the importance of attending events like the Autism in Black Conference to gain knowledge, build community, and receive support. The conference is designed to provide education and empowerment to parents and caregivers of Black autistic children, as well as autistic individuals themselves.

Listeners will learn about the backstory of Autism in Black and its mission to provide education and advocacy for the Black autistic community. Dr. Berry discusses the importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding autism in the Black community and the need for increased representation and visibility of Black autistic individuals in the media.

To learn more about Dr. Berry and his work, visit his website, www.drpierreroberts.com.

Links for Dr. Berry:

• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/drberrypierretv

• Instagram: @‌drpierreroberts

• Twitter: @‌drberrypierre

• Dr. Pierre’s Health Check: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCy1lT0fuCyKL1G3QRu64Q

• Clubhouse: @‌drberrypierre

To support and connect with Autism in Black:

• Visit the website at www.autisminblack.org

• Like and follow on TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter: @‌autisminblack

• Like on Facebook: @‌autisminblk

And don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!

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

Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. In this episode Maria shares what has been happening in the year since receiving her autism diagnosis.

Throughout this season, Maria 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, 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 www.autisminblack.org