Young, Gifted & Black With Autism | LaChan Hannon | TEDxCooperRiverWomen
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- Raising a young, gifted and black young man with autism comes with its own set , rules, rewards and expectations. Being an educator and a parent of a child with autism comes with its own set of questions that not just parents should ask but that the Education System should ask.
LaChan Hannon ask the question: How does race influence how we see autism and the perception we have about our young, gifted and black children around the world?
LaChan is mother of two, Nile (13) and Avery (12). Shortly after Avery’s autism diagnosis at 21 months, LaChan and her husband Dr. Michael D. Hannon cofounded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Greater Expectations Teaching and Advocacy Center Inc (GETAC), where she serves as Director, as a means to support families with children with developmental differences in addition to education professionals
through parent workshops, professional development, and advocacy support. She presents at both local and national conferences on topics of autism education, culturally responsive teaching, and teacher practice. LaChan is an advocate for equitable access to quality education, a supporter of teacher learning, and a believer that schools improve when parents are deliberately included in the education of their children. LaChan has BA in English/Sociolology and received special education graduate certificates in Educating Individuals with Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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.
Thanks Laila, have a nephew who's autistic. Stand strong sis, most people I know care! Be blessed in Yahusha's 'Christ' love!
I have learned the most from other autistic people. :)
I am a 39 year old african american autistic man. Thank you for this.
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!
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.
I'm Nigerian American and have autism too.
Rendering him invisible! This is so true.
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!!!
Brilliant social critique, and awful that this is reality. Thank you for your perpective talk! This needs more views!
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.
What an amazing and inspiring lady.
Profound, we need more truth like this.
Love this and appreciate her story which was so similar to what our family experienced.
This is so important on many different levels. I spoke of it at work today and will use through my profession. Thank! Great presentation
You are doing fantastic work, thank you for making a difference in this country.🙏
Thank you for sharing your experiences as a mother and teacher you have the experiences from the two lents' perspectives.
Wow an excellent presentation
Thank you so much for speaking up.....
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 💙❤️💛🧡💜💚
Brilliant! Thanks you for sharing.
WOW...thank you so much for sharing your heart. What a story.
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 💙❤️💛🧡💜💚
Thank you for this!
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.
Amazing talk
Fantastic talk. Your insights and work are making a brighter future for people with ASD. Thank you.
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 💛
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.
Amazing
POWERFUL!
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
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.
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
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.
That flashing is getting too much.
Omg can't we have any discussion without it being about race!?
Not til this country comes to terms with it
@@tepfirah 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
No, why does it offend you that she speaks of race?
No, old rich white people made it that way while people like you allowed it to infect the world in your ignorance 🤷🏾♀️
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?
Thank you for this!!