Everyone needs a support system. More importantly, Black mothers need safe spaces. When we moved to AZ there weren’t very many people who looked like me and were experiencing the same things as our family. I had to look to social media for Black autism advocate mom’s to follow. They became my support circle. They helped me feel validated. I’m having a hard time explaining a lot of things to my son, but these women have been helpful in so many ways and they don’t even know it. Their platforms have provided me with so much support and information to be a better advocate for my son.
@joyfjohnson – Behavior Specialist, Inclusion Specialist, and Autism Advocate. She has a great deal of personal experience because she is Actually Autistic. She has also written the book Happy, Flappy, and Me!
@thatdopemom – Black mom advocate with three dope kids, currently residing in FL. A safe space for all dope moms. You can also follow her blog That Dope Mom Blog.
@autisminblack – Maria is the CEO/Founder of Autism in Black Inc.
She supports black parents who have a child diagnosed with Autism through parent sessions, couples sessions, IEP training, parent advocacy, and more! A licensed therapist in FL and a mom to three amazing kids!
@momma_lips – Jessie created her blog originally as an online journal when she was pregnant with her first son in 2016 because she was having a hard time finding mothers of color documenting their pregnancies/motherhood. She is married with 3 kids and 2 dogs.
@nigh.functioning.autism – “not quite” functioning autistic mom sharing pieces of her life with us.
@melanin_curls – Mental health advocate sharing her natural hair tips and tricks as well!
@fidgets.and.fries – A blogger, proud autistic woman, and mother. She shares about intersectionality, and helping to change people’s perception of autism.
@bernadettethenry – A Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Coach. She has over 20 years experience working in mental health.
@livinglifetheherringway – Sharing her journey through marriage, motherhood, and raising a child with autism. You can check out her blog here.
@imlasonia – A lifestyle blogger she loves sharing about family, faith, food, and affordable fashion. Check out her blog Lasonia B. Graves.
@jtknoxroxs – Jen White-Johnson is a Designer, Photographer, Art Activist, and Art Educator. She makes beautiful visuals that amplify conversations with the disability community. You can visit her site Jen White Johnson.
@ruckingonthespectrum – Wife, and mom of 4. She’s a Vlogger and shares glimpses of her life.
I know there are many more of us out here. As I continue to learn and grow I will continue to connect with more Black autism advocates. I hope that we can all continue to have our voices heard and be support systems.
Candice Carrington says
So glad I found this blog! Thank you and look forward to connecting/sharing.
Candice