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03077aam a2200409 i 4500 001 4568B142433911EF824246BD21ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20240716010423 008 230803s2024 enk b 000 0 eng d 010 $a 2024443444 020 $a 9781839976209 020 $a 1839976209 040 $d SILO 050 4 $a RC553.A88 $b O44 2024 082 04 $a 616.85882008996 $2 23 100 1 $a Omeiza, Kala Allen, $e author. 245 10 $a Autistic & black : $b our experiences of growth, progress, and empowerment / $c Kala Allen Omeiza. 246 3 $a Autistic and black. 264 1 $a London ; $b Jessica Kingsley Publishers, $c 2024. 300 $a 215 pages ; $c 22 cm. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-215). 500 $a "First published in Great Britain in 2024, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, an imprint of John Murray Press"-- title page verso. 500 $a "It's time we bring forward Black autistic pain points and celebrate the triumphs of ourselves, family members, and organizations that care for these individuals. Through following the real stories of others from around the world, I hope fellow Black and autistic individuals will be empowered to realize that being Black and autistic is enough." In this powerful insight into the lives of Black autistic people, Kala Allen Omeiza brings together a community of voices from across the world, spanning religions, sexuality and social economic status to provide a deep and rich understanding of what it means to be autistic and Black. Exploring everything from self-love and appreciation, to the harsh realities of police brutality, anti-Black racism, and barriers to care, as well as amplifying the voices of the inspiring advocates who actively work towards change, protection, and acceptance for themselves and others, this book is an empowering force, reminding you that as a Black autistic person, you are enough. 505 0 $a Growth. Biding time -- The rhythm of our times -- Changing environments -- Parents who want few barriers for their children -- Progress. Love, autism, and Ramadan -- Translations for autism -- Does my black life matter? -- And impi in advocacy -- Empowerment. Talking to Obama vs the school administration -- Nicknames for stigma -- Connected and unmasked. 520 $a Kala Allen Omeiza explores what it means to be Black and autistic in this insightful and vitally important book. With contributions from across the world, this book dives deep into topics from BLM to anti-Black racism and mental health negligence. 650 0 $a Autism spectrum disorders. 650 0 $a Autism $x Social aspects. 650 0 $a Black people $x Mental health. 650 0 $a African Americans $x Mental health. 650 0 $a Minorities $x Mental health. 650 0 $a Minority people with disabilities. 650 0 $a Neurodiversity. 655 7 $a Self-help publications. $2 lcgft. 941 $a 2 952 $l GDPF771 $d 20240725010349.0 952 $l CAPH522 $d 20240716012803.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=4568B142433911EF824246BD21ECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search