Tag: black American culture

Autistic While Black, Black Neurodivergent Womanhood, Research · 9 min read

When Black Girls Are Expected to Be Different: Adultification, Cultural Conditioning, and Overlooked Neurodivergence

Research on adultification, parentification, colorism, cultural conditioning, autism and ADHD recognition, and school discipline examines why Black girls' developmental needs can be overlooked.

Black Neurodivergent Womanhood, Personal Essays, Research · 11 min read

Shake Something: Why Somatic Ass Shaking Might Actually Be Good for Your Neurodivergent Nervous System

Rhythmic movement, sensory input, pleasure, stimming and cultural embodiment all offer clues to why shaking your ass can feel regulating—especially for neurodivergent Black women.