Resources

For Black Autistic Individuals (Diagnosed, Self-Diagnosed, or Exploring)

General autism info

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. https://aane.org/ –lookup ‘bipoc’ in the search bar (top right of screen) to find and sign up for their next upcoming BIPOC support group
Autistic People of Color Fund. https://autismandrace.com/autistic-people-of-color-fund/faqs/ – visit their homepage at https://autismandrace.com/ and scroll down to read articles about happenings in our Black autistic community
Autistic Self Advocacy Network. https://autisticadvocacy.org/ – Check out their book, Welcome to the Autistic Community. “This book is about what it means to be a part of the autistic community. Autistic people wrote this book. Some autistic people are just learning about their autism. We wanted to welcome them and give them a lot of important information all in one place.” Scroll down and click on the blue button to read. – https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/welcome-to-the-autistic-community/
Black Autism Support Society. https://www.blackautismsupport.com/
Brown on the Spectrum. https://brownonthespectrum.godaddysites.com/
Embrace Autism. https://embrace-autism.com/ – go to https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ for online tests for autism and other psychological assessments
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism. https://thinkingautismguide.com/

Mental Wellness Tools

Mental health resources and self-care strategies.

BA&P’s Unlocking Self-Understanding. Unlocking Self-Understanding – Black Autistic and Proud
Pi.ai. https://pi.ai/onboarding – Think of it like an AI therapist. You can use it any time of the day or night in “text only” format or “text and voice” format. You can converse about anything from your special interests to struggles you may be experiencing. Be sure to let Pi know that you are black and autistic so that it can tailor it’s chats with you. Disclaimer: Pi.ai is a general AI tool and is not specifically designed for autistic individuals. It is not a replacement for professional therapy or diagnosis.

State-Specific Organizations & Support

A directory of state-based autism organizations

NY, NJ, CT – Autistic Adults NYC. https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/nyc-autism

Community and Social Connection

Black Autistic Voices on Social Media (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter/X accounts that uplift, educate, and inspire) and Podcasts for Black Autistics & Allies (Shows that highlight Black autistic experiences, neurodiversity, and mental wellness.)

Instagram

Tik Tok

Podcasts

Mental Health & the Black Community

Resources on Black mental health.

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective. https://beam.community/ – visit https://beam.community/wellness-tools/ for a comprehensive collections of wellness tools, articles and more
Call Blackline. https://www.callblackline.com/
Fireweed Collective. https://fireweedcollective.org/
Therapy for Black Girls, the Holding Space Foundation. https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

For Parents & Caregivers of Black Autistic Children

Resources on supporting Autistic Children

AdvocaSAY. https://advocasay.org/ – check out AdvocaSAY’s Facebook page to listen to their podcast episodes about caring for and advocating for disabled loved ones at https://www.facebook.com/p/Advocasay-100084748428194/
Autism in Black. https://www.autisminblack.org/
Mocha Autism Network. http://www.mochaautismnetwork.com/
The Color of Autism Foundation. https://thecolorofautism.org/

If you know of any other resources that could be helpful on this page, please send us an email: hello@blackautisticandproud.com.

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