SPECTRUM — The ‘Aha’ Moment: Black Mothers Of Neurodivergent Children Are Discovering More About Their Own Mental Health
For many Black mothers, the path of raising a neurodivergent child has led to an unexpected revelation: the realization that they, too, are neurodivergent. The post SPECTRUM — The ‘Aha’ Moment: Black Mothers Of Neurodivergent Children Are Discovering More About Their Own Mental Health appeared first on MadameNoire.
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When a woman adds the layer of motherhood to her journey, she undoubtedly becomes a teacher of things. Walking, talking, and how to use utensils are all lessons she passes down to
a tiny human who shares her features.
Just the same, these little people become teachers who help you learn about yourself. For many Black mothers, the path of raising a neurodivergent child has led to an unexpected revelation: the realization that they, too, are neurodivergent.
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day (April 20), MadameNoire is shining a light on these “aha!” moments. While sometimes jarring, these moments can be liberating offering a new lens through which to understand their own life experiences and build a deeper connection with their children.
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Recognizing Familiar Traits
The signs often emerge in subtle ways. A mother notices her child’s struggles with focus mirror her own lifelong challenges with organization. A child’s sensory sensitivities resonate with her own heightened responses to certain sounds or textures. Perhaps, like Monique Breshet, a mother navigating her daughter’s autism journey, a closer look into their child’s diagnosis leads
to self-discovery.
“My daughter is autistic and six [years old], we started her Individualized Education Program (IEP) around 2.5 [years] and in just doing my research and learning more, I arrived at I think I have ADHD,” shares Breshet, who says she has always dealt with
anxiety.
The post SPECTRUM — The ‘Aha’ Moment: Black Mothers Of Neurodivergent Children Are Discovering More About Their Own Mental Health appeared first on MadameNoire.
