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Neurodivergence: Understanding Autism in Black Girls and Women
Why are black girls and women under-diagnosed with ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often under-diagnosed or left undiagnosed within many Blacks girls and women. The article, Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism, identifies that many black and brown families lack the language to adequately express the needs and observed behaviors of their children. Rentz states that, "African-American families tend to arrive at the center with lots of documentation detailing behavior issues from their child's school or social services. With all those official papers sitting in front of them, it's much easier for a counselor to think "behavior disease" rather than 'autism,' says Kelly" (Rentz, 2018). Black children are scrutinized for their behavior and their diagnoses are closely related to misinterpreted behaviors and implicit biases. Let's talk numbers and ASD? Did you know that In 2020, 1 in 36 children aged 8, or about 4 percent of boys and 1 percent of girls, were estimated to have autism, the first time the prevalence for girls has exceeded 1 percent, according to data from the Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Disabilities Monitoring Network The prevalence of autism among White children was lower than among other racial and ethnic groups How Black autistic women and girls are excluded from conversations on resources and research, spotlights Bria Herbert's experience and her journey to obtaining an ASD diagnosis. Herbert was the eldest of four children and shares that these roles "lent a uniquely weighted mantle to Herbert growing up, including more responsibility, higher standards and expectations of success. Academically, it was a rarity for Hubert to not excel." Failure was not an option, and as a result her perfectionist and tailored approach at life, granted her the tools to excel academically, but Herbert identified areas of great deficits, but failed to pinpoint the cause. While many noted that "nothing was wrong with her something was different enough that it caught the attention of her peers and family." Many Black people acknowledge identifiable differences within their social networks, without explicitly naming the "thing." Tik Toker Meccavelli, provides her take on the Autism within the black community, where she utilizes Uncle Pete from Soul Food as a reference. "You know he's special." "They're just quiet, and like to keep to themselves." "They're a thinker, they don't say much." As discussed previously, Black people are able to identify symptoms and behaviors, but lack the language and knowledge, but again, Black Girls, Boys, Men, and Women are now starting to become included in conversations and research surrounding ASD and neurodivergence. Herbert mentions that “other people definitely noticed, but just liked me anyway,” Herbert considered herself :one of the lucky ones" and thanked God that she was a cute child. Which brings up a larger conversation about how pretty privilege and physical presentation contributes to how we treat and interact with those navigating disabilities and disorders. Another statistical fact related to ASD is that 46 percent of autistic children face bullying, according to a 2012 study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. How does Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) shows up in Black girls? Traits of autism in Black girls: Self-sufficiency Reclusion Display of Maturity and independence early Routine driven Attitude or oppositional defiance Repetitive behaviors Overly clean and orderly Hyperlexia and more... Young black girls that are often misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed, are often considered perfect and easy children because of their ability to entertain themselves, mature, and orderly disposition. These same children, if lucky, eventually learn to adapt to the outer world and mask their behaviors and quirks. Many black girls go into adulthood, undiagnosed constantly feeling out of place and different from their peers. Barries to obtaining an ASD diagnosis and why it's important: Embracing difference is critical in fostering acceptance and the welcoming of Autism and neurodivergence within society. Young White boys serve as the comparative measure when exploring research and ideals surrounding ASD. This practice negates the differences and presentations amongst demographics and comparing black girls with autism to white boys with autism is not an effective measure. It's important to identify key experiential aspects of the autistic black girl experience from an intersectional lens to further develop research and practices. Barriers to ASD diagnosis and treatment: Cost Language Bias Limited knowledge and resources While most insurance companies cover testing, related to early intervention and support for children, adults are expected to pay thousands of dollars in assessment fees or spend years waiting for clinical trials and research waitlists that usually offer support at a discounted rate, rather than free. Autism-related testing fees rand from $500 to $5,000, many assessment offers for adults are not covered by insurance. Amanda Seales, shared within her Club Shay Shay interview that she has self-diagnosed with the ASD diagnosis. Many people took to Tik Tok and Twitter (X), expressing that her ASD diagnosis is a crock and without professional backing she's using the diagnosis to excuse what many interpret as oppositional and combative behavior. Dr. Chanda, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, backed Amanda and further supported the need for accessible assessments and shared that she is not opposed to people engaging in research to understand inquisitions surrounding traits and behaviors closely related to a diagnosis or disorder. Dr. Chanda discusses the Amanda Seales situation employing her expertise and opinion to provide context to the full interview and her thoughts on self-diagnosing. Through Warda Farahm, a speech and language therapist, insight into the power of a diagnosis in the context of family is noteworthy. Wanda shares in Autism in Black Girls that "despite being a Speech and Language Therapist who has worked with many autistic children over the years and having my own unique lived experience, medical professionals I have come across have told me that I can not be autistic because I have multiple degrees, run a business, have a big social circle. I am successful by the arbitrary measures that our society imposes on us but to achieve it all I have worn many masks, so I can master my environment." Farahm sought assessments for her children and in seeking out professional assistance, she received a diagnosis for herself. Professionals and many others prior to her decison, assumed that because She was high-achieving and successful, an ASD diagnosis was impossible. Black women are expected to show up as "all of the things", but mentally ill or suffering from a disorder are not on the list. There is power is discovering and obtaining the knowledge and information to name the "thing." Autism and neurdivergence are not limitations, but rather exemplify the power of difference. Herbet, Seales, and Farahm are sparking the a larger and necessary conversation that Black Girls do have Autism, and Autism in Black Girls shows up differently and deserves the necessary attention. Citation: Rentz, C. (2018). Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes To Autism. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/19/587249339/black-and-latino-children-are-often-overlooked-when-it-comes-to-autism Sterzing PR, Shattuck PT, Narendorf SC, Wagner M, Cooper BP. Bullying Involvement and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Prevalence and Correlates of Bullying Involvement Among Adolescents With an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2012;166(11):1058–1064. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.790 Additional Reading: Gilyard, K. (2023, June 7). How Black autistic women and girls are excluded from conversations on resources and research. The 19th. https://19thnews.org/2023/06/black-women-and-girls-autism-data/ Lovelace, T. S., Comis, M. P., Tabb, J. M., & Oshokoya, O. E. (2021). Missing from the Narrative: A Seven-Decade Scoping Review of the Inclusion of Black Autistic Women and Girls in Autism Research. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00654-9 30nine. (2022, December 5). Autism in Black girls - Autistic Girls Network. Autistic Girls Network. https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/autism-in-black-girls/ Sterzing, P. R., Shattuck, P. T., Narendorf, S. C., Wagner, M., & Cooper, B. P. (2012). Bullying Involvement and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 166(11), 1058. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.790 Autism Speaks. (2022). Autism diagnostic criteria: DSM-5 | Autism speaks. 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Neurodivergence: Understanding Autism in Black Girls and Women
Why are black girls and women under-diagnosed with ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often under-diagnosed or left undiagnosed within many Blacks girls and women. The article, Black and Latino Children Are...
16 programas poco estimulantes para personas crónicamente sobreestimuladas
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado "¿por qué me sobreestimulo tan fácilmente?" Bueno, permítanos brindarle un poco de información. La sobreestimulación o sobrecarga sensorial se define como "un fenómeno en el que uno siente una sensación abrumadora de malestar en el entorno externo (o entorno sensorial)" (Fuente: MedicineNet ). Aquellos que experimentan síntomas de sobreestimulación a menudo se sienten ansiosos y con una repentina necesidad de abandonar el entorno que les causa estrés. Sin embargo, ¿qué haces cuando no puedes abandonar un entorno que te provoca una sensación de sobrecarga sensorial? A continuación se ofrecen algunos consejos y sugerencias que le ayudarán a comprender los síntomas de la sobrecarga sensorial, la sobrecarga sensorial en adultos y cómo lidiar con la sobrecarga sensorial. ¿Qué hacer cuando estás sobreestimulado? Considere el acrónimo SOBER . S: Detener O: observar B: respira E: Explorar R:Responder Este acrónimo se utiliza dentro de la práctica terapéutica de la terapia conductual dialectal (DBT). El acrónimo SOBER es útil para utilizar la atención plena para reducir los síntomas de sobreestimulación del momento. ¡Primera parada! No querrás reaccionar prematuramente debido a los sentimientos internos de malestar que rodean tu sobreestimulación y sobrecarga sensorial. A continuación, observe. ¿Qué notas sobre tu entorno interno y externo? El llanto de los bebés puede ser un importante desencadenante sensorial para muchos, por lo que es importante identificar cualquier desencadenante sensorial. Siguiendo, ¡respira! La respiración es fundamental cuando surgen síntomas de sobreestimulación. Concéntrate en regular tu respiración. Por último, responde. No es necesario responder verbalmente, pero si se siente inclinado a compartir con los demás sus sentimientos de sobreestimulación, ellos pueden ayudarlo y comprenderlo. Esta es también una forma de autodefensa, que es importante cuando se atraviesan situaciones difíciles. Los tapones para los oídos para la sobrecarga sensorial también son una gran herramienta que puedes utilizar en momentos de sobreestimulación. Los signos de sobreestimulación en adultos y los síntomas de sobreestimulación a menudo pasan desapercibidos e indetectables. Por lo tanto, es importante equiparse con las herramientas y recursos necesarios para navegar en espacios donde pueden surgir síntomas de sobreestimulación. ¿Cómo se siente la sobreestimulación? Inquietud e irritabilidad Estrés, pánico, miedo. Una incapacidad para relajarse Ansiedad Sensación abrumadora de malestar debido a factores externos. ¿Cómo detener la sobrecarga sensorial y la sobreestimulación? Limpia tu paleta mental y mira estos programas poco estimulantes. Discutimos la importancia de los descansos cerebrales en nuestras publicaciones recientes del blog e incluimos una lista de reproducción Brain Break relajante y poco estimulante para ayudar. Le equipamos con los recursos necesarios para navegar por el mundo exterior y los factores externos que son sobreestimulantes. Sin embargo, también nos tomamos el tiempo para crear una lista de programas para ver que sean relajantes y poco estimulantes dentro de su hogar o espacio. Las campanas, los silbatos y los ruidos fuertes de la mayoría de los programas modernos son entretenidos de ver, pero pueden resultar agotadores y requerir una participación activa. ¿Realmente estás disfrutando el reloj si estás activado con cada episodio? Con la adopción de programas desencadenantes, violentos e hipersexuales, es necesaria una ruptura cerebral no solo con nuestra música, sino también con el contenido que vemos. Estas son algunas de nuestras sugerencias favoritas. La estimulación baja muestra: Osito Los osos Berenstain azulado Las nuevas aventuras de Winnie the Pooh franklin Leyendo el arcoiris El placer de pintar con Bob Ross Las chicas de oro 227 entre los leones Documentales de naturaleza Las chicas Gilmore Ferias de renovación de viviendas pequeño bill Señor Rogers Peligro con Alex Trebek
16 programas poco estimulantes para personas crónicamente sobreestimuladas
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado "¿por qué me sobreestimulo tan fácilmente?" Bueno, permítanos brindarle un poco de información. La sobreestimulación o sobrecarga sensorial se define como "un fenómeno en el...
¡Para las chicas que han considerado atacar, cuando hablar era DEMASIADO!
¡Suficiente es suficiente! "STFU" es lo que realmente queremos decir después de detenernos en espacios más allá de nuestra batería social. Lo peor es cuando estás en un espacio y nadie te habla directamente, pero el ruido de las voces y los sonidos de fondo te dan ganas de gritar. La sobreestimulación en público no es divertida y, a menudo, puede parecer inevitable. Sin embargo, ¡estamos aquí para ayudar! ¡Esta publicación de blog es para los gryls que han considerado arremeter, cuando hablar era demasiado! Ves lo que hicimos allí?
¡Para las chicas que han considerado atacar, cuando hablar era DEMASIADO!
¡Suficiente es suficiente! "STFU" es lo que realmente queremos decir después de detenernos en espacios más allá de nuestra batería social. Lo peor es cuando estás en un espacio y...
Eleve el BARRE y viva sus sueños de pilates, yoga y ballet
Los entrenamientos con barra han ganado popularidad debido a su combinación única de movimientos inspirados en el ballet, Pilates, yoga y entrenamiento de fuerza. Este ejercicio de bajo impacto se dirige a grupos de músculos específicos, mejora la flexibilidad, desarrolla fuerza y mejora la postura. Con beneficios para aliviar el estrés y clases para todos los niveles, la barra es una opción de entrenamiento gratificante que promueve el estado físico general y te deja con energía. ¡Lea más ahora!
Eleve el BARRE y viva sus sueños de pilates, yoga y ballet
Los entrenamientos con barra han ganado popularidad debido a su combinación única de movimientos inspirados en el ballet, Pilates, yoga y entrenamiento de fuerza. Este ejercicio de bajo impacto se...
Lecciones de vida de Bob Ross | El rey del ASMR
¡Lecciones de vida esenciales del instructor de pintura de voz suave favorito de todos, Bob Ross! ¡Vence al diablo (es decir, baja autoestima)!
Lecciones de vida de Bob Ross | El rey del ASMR
¡Lecciones de vida esenciales del instructor de pintura de voz suave favorito de todos, Bob Ross! ¡Vence al diablo (es decir, baja autoestima)!