In this episode, I talk with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and disability advocate. She sheds light on the critical yet often overlooked intersection of race, neurodiversity, and ableism. Janelle's work centers on understanding how ableism, historically intertwined with racism, impacts individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions, particularly within underrepresented minority communities. She discusses the challenges of underdiagnosis, the cultural nuances in symptom presentation, and how systemic biases perpetuate disparities in access to care and understanding. Her insights are crucial for healthcare and educational professionals seeking to provide culturally competent and inclusive support.
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