In this episode, I dig into why this discussion is especially important for Black and underrepresented people. It can be a heavy episode, especially for those who didn't feel affirmed or supported in their neurodiversity and differences as a child.

I speak to things like:

• How the mentality that "a child should stay in a child's place" is problematic
• The consequences of not talking about the "touched" family member
• How Black feminist insights help identify the root of the structures that keep us stuck
• Why some of the things meant to keep Black (and IPOC) people safe can be traumatic for neurodivergent people
• And more (smile)

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Here are some supporting resources for this discussion:

• The Neurodiversity Podcast - Low-Demand Parenting: Bridging Divisions, Fostering Trust
• Look Harder for Gifted Children of Color: They are Everywhere! (mentions Dr. Jenkins' work)
• We are Gifted 2 - check out the work of Dr. Joy Lawson Davis who continues the legacy of Dr. Jenkins
• Where is the outrage about the pipeline to prison for gifted students?
• How some of America’s most gifted kids wind up in prison
• ADHD, Autism, Giftedness Venn Diagram

Episode transcript provided by Riverside

Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "It Couldn't Be" from the album Nevermore

P.S. in this episode where I use the word "weakness", I'm referring to perceived weakness rather than a defined one.

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