Why is autism still treated like a forbidden topic or a curse word in so many Black households? How do you fiercely advocate for an autistic child when their brilliant, multi-layered neurodivergence completely shatters the rigid, textbook stereotypes of the public school system?

In this deeply transparent and clinical episode of the Black and Diagnosed Podcast, host Gerron Scott steps into the Sanctuary with former therapist, educator, and special education director Tambria Banks to blow the lid off the "A-word" stigma. Together, they unpack the intense mental gymnastics of gentle parenting through the complex intersection of Autism Level 1, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), and anxiety/depression. Tambria delivers a masterclass in boundaries and maternal advocacy, sharing a raw look into the syst ...