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For Black Families, Neurodivergence Means Challenges—and Endless Opportunities To Redefine Parenting
By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez — 2022
A diagnosis of neurodivergence can be daunting for Black families, who are often doubly marginalized. Fighting for acceptance is the first step in receiving the support they need.
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