Black Girl Diagnosed - Tiara Henderson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Tiara , a Haitian American autistic mom raising two autistic children. Tiara shares her journey of learning to parent while also discovering herself as an autistic adult, and how her late diagnosis transformed the way she understands her needs, her family, and her identity.

Together, we discuss parenting neurodivergent children, navigating autism within the Haitian community, and the importance of creating affirming spaces for Black and Caribbean autistic families. Tiara also opens up about finding joy again through fandoms and content creation, and how those communities became an unexpected source of connection, healing, and support.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about identity, parenting, culture, and embracing your authentic self. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on what it means to build community, find belonging, and thrive as a Black autistic woman.

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