Parenting: The 'double discrimination' facing black children with Autism
Two mothers share their experiences of misdiagnosis and stigma.
Woman's Hour · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Getting the right information and support to raise a child with autism can be difficult for any parent. But if the child is from an ethnic background, research has shown that this can act as a 'double discrimination'. Why is this the case? We hear from Pam Aculey whose oldest son has autism and now has produced a series of children's picture books. And Venessa Bobb who has two children with the condition and now runs her own charity - A 2nd Voice - set up to help families like hers.