Navigating Autism as a Black Parent: Our Story, Our Struggle, Our Strength

• By: Danyale Sturdivant, MSSW Living Autism Out Loud
• April 23rd, 2025
• advocacy, cultural competence, culture, developmental delays, diagnosis, disability justice, early intervention, equitable healthcare, family, neurodiversity inclusion, parent advocacy, systemic barriers
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When my son Joshua was first diagnosed with developmental delays—and later with autism—our lives changed in profound ways. The impact wasn’t just emotional; it was deeply systemic. We entered a world not designed for families like ours. Our story began with quiet questions. Why...

What You Need to Know Before Your Child Transitions to School

• By: Bernadette Murphy Bentley, MPA Tufts Medical Center
• January 1st, 2013
• child evaluations, disability services, early intervention, educational planning, parent advocacy, parent training, school transition, special education
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Although it is common knowledge that transitions are hard for most children with special needs, transitions can also be difficult for their parents, especially the transition from services in the home to services in the school. Under the age of three years, children are cocooned in their own...