Young, Gifted & Black With Autism | LaChan Hannon | TEDxCooperRiverWomen

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  • @riverramirez5960
    @riverramirez5960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    I’ve been doing research on people with autism for a while now, trying to gain an understanding of myself and trying to understand others on this large spectrum. I typically see Caucasian people speak on autism and it’s a breath of fresh air knowing that people like me are out there. I feel much less isolated. Thank you.

    • @shammahnkosi3886
      @shammahnkosi3886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks Laila, have a nephew who's autistic. Stand strong sis, most people I know care! Be blessed in Yahusha's 'Christ' love!

    • @ariel5186
      @ariel5186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have learned the most from other autistic people. :)

  • @JustinGarfield1
    @JustinGarfield1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I am a 39 year old african american autistic man. Thank you for this.

  • @fabfelicia
    @fabfelicia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is so incredible...as an educator I thank you, as a mother I thank you, as a mother of a child who graduated out of special education...I THANK YOU. Your message was on point!

  • @nancybourke4741
    @nancybourke4741 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    LaChan, your presentation was the best 15 minutes of my day! I am paying it forward to the coach who is facilitating one of the monthly coaches chats to use with NAESP Principal Mentor Certification Program. You give yourself, Avery, Nile, and your hubby a hug from me. OUTSTANDING, your mother must be proud!!!

  • @altheniapalmer
    @altheniapalmer 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you so much for your discussion, I have a grandson who is autistic. Your word a blessing that I have forwarded to my grandson parents

  • @johnpaulgontor2362
    @johnpaulgontor2362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm Nigerian American and have autism too.

  • @bojaiden5175
    @bojaiden5175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I have to say I can relate with what she's saying on one particular level:
    I'm a recent migrant to the States; when my ex had our son who's now diagnosed within the spectrum, I have to say it was quite disconcerting to me on how thoroughly I was ignored in the entire process, starting from the pregnancy to the delivery.
    The whole system was populated by women; usually led by a white woman. I was treated as non existent; I had no say in anything concerning the child, ensuring that I failed totally in bonding with the child or the child with me.
    It was the death knell of our relationship; I came away with a nagging feeling that someone knew exactly what they were doing and it was very well executed.
    It's a weird feeling.

  • @SirNancelot
    @SirNancelot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant social critique, and awful that this is reality. Thank you for your perpective talk! This needs more views!

  • @SomeplaceintheMiddle2025
    @SomeplaceintheMiddle2025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Rendering him invisible! This is so true.

  • @deebers66
    @deebers66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm working with a group of 8th graders in a learning cohort on Learning Differences. I want to have an intersectional understanding, and so appreciate your work and this presentation. Thank you.

  • @mercedsanchezrocha5262
    @mercedsanchezrocha5262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing your experiences as a mother and teacher you have the experiences from the two lents' perspectives.

  • @johngueli6293
    @johngueli6293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is so important on many different levels. I spoke of it at work today and will use through my profession. Thank! Great presentation

  • @aminah61
    @aminah61 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love this and appreciate her story which was so similar to what our family experienced.

  • @rubythompson2847
    @rubythompson2847 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What an amazing and inspiring lady.

  • @leticiagonzalez239
    @leticiagonzalez239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are doing fantastic work, thank you for making a difference in this country.🙏

  • @olabisiogunbase1803
    @olabisiogunbase1803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic presentation on autism experienced as a parent. Touching, inspiring, uplifting, right on point. You are an excellent speaker. God bless you and your family. The strength and confidence you have garnered over the years shines through. Keep on forging strong Sis.

  • @vITALEmpress
    @vITALEmpress 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Profound, we need more truth like this.

  • @VenessaBobbA2ndVoice
    @VenessaBobbA2ndVoice 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you so much for speaking up.....

    • @BunnyTheeBoss
      @BunnyTheeBoss 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      A2ndvoice Plus I would appreciate support on my page 💙❤️💛💜🧡💚 I have two beautiful autistic children . We want to raise awareness, as well as reach out to friendship . We want to avoid depression and isolation , not only for my children , but for other children with autism . Think you so much in advance 💙❤️💛🧡💜💚

  • @ebonysweetnesssweetness5153
    @ebonysweetnesssweetness5153 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow an excellent presentation

  • @georginaevans2414
    @georginaevans2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant! Thanks you for sharing.

  • @Theballonist
    @Theballonist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic talk. Your insights and work are making a brighter future for people with ASD. Thank you.

  • @joyfullife5898
    @joyfullife5898 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well said .. strong Lady .. Thank you for sharing your story! I do not know why people bring colour of skin into anything. God bless you & your family 💛

    • @shalontehernandez6752
      @shalontehernandez6752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because unfortunately color still plays huge part of our society. Not liking it or not wanting to bring it up doesn't make it not true or go away.

  • @saffsholistichealth
    @saffsholistichealth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Autism doesnt discrimnate 😢so relate i hate discrimination but soicey dos sir so much that it rubbed off me when it still didnt feel right

  • @MentalHealthCalmingSoundsRelax
    @MentalHealthCalmingSoundsRelax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing talk

  • @SimonTBaileyIntl
    @SimonTBaileyIntl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    WOW...thank you so much for sharing your heart. What a story.

    • @BunnyTheeBoss
      @BunnyTheeBoss 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simon T. Bailey I would appreciate support on my page 💙❤️💛💜🧡💚 I have two beautiful autistic children . We want to raise awareness, as well as reach out to friendship . We want to avoid depression and isolation , not only for my children , but for other children with autism . Think you so much in advance 💙❤️💛🧡💜💚

  • @flowerrmb
    @flowerrmb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this!!

  • @JamieHumeCreative
    @JamieHumeCreative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't understand it either. I don't doubt that the challenges are harder and more complex. I fully acknowledge and respect those with additional barriers due to race, gender, culture and so forth. I understand the danger. No Autistic understands those nuances. You are a fabulous mom and educator. The average person seems to be in fear of difference.

    • @ariel5186
      @ariel5186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm autistic and YES, in fact I and some of us understand the systemic structures that oppress and exploit many different groups including but not limited to disabled, neurodivergent, lgbtq+, non-Christians, non-whites, and the poor. I didn't always innately understand all of these things, but no human does. And I have realized, in recent years, how much I have tried to learn about and understand humans, culture, and society, through different lenses, throughout my life. I'm an autist with a particularly strong sense of justice as well as hyper-empathy. My special interests throughout my life have included but not limited to anthropology, religion, philosophy, intersectional feminism, sociology, and everything to do with the brain. But no autistic person is a monolith. We're all just as different of individuals, with different experiences and perspectives as allistic or neurotypical people are. I'm a student of psychology and neuroscience and some of the best work in these and many other fields is done and being done by other autistics and neurodivergent folks. Thank you for coming to my tedtalk lol

  • @EdenStyleEatin
    @EdenStyleEatin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    POWERFUL!

  • @trscubes183
    @trscubes183 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing

  • @roxywyndham
    @roxywyndham 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏🏾

  • @laurynmandy3174
    @laurynmandy3174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This talk is about a C+. I don't like how she doesn't refer to her son as 'autistic' but constantly says 'my son with autism'. She also uses pathologizing language ('symptoms') at times. I do appreciate how she talks about the intersection of race and ability. I wish Avery could have been here to speak for himself, as parents of autistic children aren't always autistic themselves. They are speaking through the lens of being a parent. I am also unsure of how she talks about 'rules' in her family. I'm hoping that doesn't mean she is forcing her autistic son to make eye contact or engage in any behaviors that aren't natural to him. This is pretty typical of people who buy into Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as she did. The Great Big ABA Opposition List is a good resource for learning more about the problem with ABA.

    • @therapybiz
      @therapybiz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Because to say autistic is to say you don’t separate the person from the diagnosis. To say my child with autism says I see my child first and the diagnosis second. This is why. To say symptoms instead of behaviors allows room for her child to have space to be seen. Each persons identity within the spectrum is different and it’s good she is discussing her child this way because it gives him opportunities to be an individual and allows him to make a decision of how he identifies with many things in his life. Just a thought.

  • @bexie1992
    @bexie1992 ปีที่แล้ว

    That flashing is getting too much.

  • @heatrayzvideo3007
    @heatrayzvideo3007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg can't we have any discussion without it being about race!?

    • @t._fiyah
      @t._fiyah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Not til this country comes to terms with it

    • @heatrayzvideo3007
      @heatrayzvideo3007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@t._fiyah It probably never will. Inserting the subject in to every possible situation does exhaust and annoy people tho. The approach is always attacking the people you don't agree with. The way to end racism or reduce it is to win hearts and minds and discussion and communication

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      No, why does it offend you that she speaks of race?

    • @MommaDraelik
      @MommaDraelik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No, old rich white people made it that way while people like you allowed it to infect the world in your ignorance 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @shalontehernandez6752
      @shalontehernandez6752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      This shouldn't bother you. Everyone has their experiences and journeys. Just because it's not your journey or experience doesn't make it doesn't exist in someone else's world. May I ask what is your race?

  • @Killerplantstakingover
    @Killerplantstakingover 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this!