Autism In Black

Advocacy
Education

Support

Autism in Black aims to provide support to Black parents who have a autistic child, through educational and advocacy services. Autism in Black is dedicated to bringing awareness to Autism and reducing the stigma in the black community.

Autism in Black
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Maria Davis-Pierre

Maria Davis-Pierre is the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc. This organization aims to bring awareness to Autism and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the Black community. As a licensed therapist, Maria primarily works with parents to provide support through education and advocacy training. Her passion for working in the field stems from her personal journey when her daughter received the diagnosis at a very early age. 

Our Services

Parents

Support is here...

Parents and Caregivers- Your journey to effectively navigate this journey begins here.

90 minute session with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC

This session is for you if:
>You have never worked with me before
>You need to talk about 2 or more issues in your family
>You’re looking for a plan to implement in your home
>You don’t have a support system set up and need ideas on how to find your tribe
>You want support on how to navigate this journey

Autism Spectrum

Couples

Support is here...

Couples  – Your journey to effectively balancing your relationship and role as a parent begins here.

90 minute session with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC

This session is for you if:
>You have never worked with me before
>You need to talk about 2 or more issues in your relationship
>You feel as if you and your partner are not seeing eye to eye
>You want support on how to create a new balance and work as a team

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IEP Review

Recieve a full review of your Child's IEP AND detailed report that goes over recommendations and suggestions.

IEP Parent Advocacy Session

Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC will sit in (by phone or in-person if local) on your Child's IEP meeting for support.

Culturally Responsive training & consults

Are you or your organization looking to become culturally responsive to the black disability community?

More Resources

Maria Davis-Pierre

The Autism in Black Podcast focuses on all things Autism and the Black Parent experience.

Maria Davis-Pierre

The Self Care Affirmation Journal features 52 Affirmations, journal prompts, coloring pages and more!

parent advocacy

Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC is a parent & couples coach who can speak to your organization about becoming culturally responsive to the Black disability community.

Autism in Black

Mission Statement
Autism in Black aims to provide support to black parents who have a child on the spectrum, through educational and advocacy services. Autism in Black is dedicated to bringing awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder and reducing the stigma associated with ASD in the black community.

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