"Oh That’s a White Person Disease": Unpacking the Challenges of Autism in the Black Community

from $89.00

July 18th, 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

“Oh That’s a White Person Disease: Unpacking the Challenges of Autism in the Black Community” is a dynamic two-hour training that explores how systemic bias contributes to delayed autism diagnoses and lack of access to care in Black communities. Black children and teens are often first diagnosed with ADD, ODD, or conduct disorders—if they are evaluated at all—before autism is ever considered, leading to missed opportunities for appropriate intervention and support.

We will identify autistic symptoms across the lifespan and explore the impact of racism, stigma, and cultural misunderstandings. This session draws on key findings from recent studies, including Onovbiona et al. (2023) on diagnostic timing among Black autistic youth, Aylward et al. (2021) on racial and sociodemographic disparities in autism diagnosis, and Jones and Mandell (2021) on provider bias and cultural differences affecting autism identification.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to recognize how autism is frequently overlooked in Black children and teens, who are instead often first diagnosed with ADD, ODD, or conduct disorders, delaying access to appropriate interventions.

  • Participants will be able to describe how delayed or missed autism diagnoses contribute to educational trauma and deepen mistrust in both medical and school systems among Black families.

  • Participants will be able to identify key autistic traits in Black individuals from childhood through adulthood—particularly those that may be masked, misinterpreted, or minimized due to cultural biases or systemic racism.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cultivating Healers maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

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July 18th, 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

“Oh That’s a White Person Disease: Unpacking the Challenges of Autism in the Black Community” is a dynamic two-hour training that explores how systemic bias contributes to delayed autism diagnoses and lack of access to care in Black communities. Black children and teens are often first diagnosed with ADD, ODD, or conduct disorders—if they are evaluated at all—before autism is ever considered, leading to missed opportunities for appropriate intervention and support.

We will identify autistic symptoms across the lifespan and explore the impact of racism, stigma, and cultural misunderstandings. This session draws on key findings from recent studies, including Onovbiona et al. (2023) on diagnostic timing among Black autistic youth, Aylward et al. (2021) on racial and sociodemographic disparities in autism diagnosis, and Jones and Mandell (2021) on provider bias and cultural differences affecting autism identification.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to recognize how autism is frequently overlooked in Black children and teens, who are instead often first diagnosed with ADD, ODD, or conduct disorders, delaying access to appropriate interventions.

  • Participants will be able to describe how delayed or missed autism diagnoses contribute to educational trauma and deepen mistrust in both medical and school systems among Black families.

  • Participants will be able to identify key autistic traits in Black individuals from childhood through adulthood—particularly those that may be masked, misinterpreted, or minimized due to cultural biases or systemic racism.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cultivating Healers maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

  • Dr. Samara Toussaint is a sought-after psychologist, speaker, and advocate dedicated to empowering neurodivergent individuals and their families to thrive in a world that often overlooks their unique needs. Specializing in neurodiversity functioning, she helps individuals navigate challenges, improve executive functioning, and foster resilience in all aspects of life.

    Through her work as a certified school psychologist and neurodiversity coach, Dr. Toussaint takes a holistic approach to support, ensuring that children and adults alike have a voice in shaping their routines, addressing challenges, and building stronger connections. She believes that true, lasting change doesn’t happen in isolation—it requires a collaborative effort that includes individuals, families, and communities working together to create meaningful support systems.

    Dr. Toussaint’s expertise has been recognized nationally through her impactful talks, workshops, and media features. Her insights on mental health, executive functioning, and neurodivergence have been showcased in the American Psychological Association, Refinery29, Allure, AARP, Yahoo News, Black Female Therapists, and The Black Doctoral Network, among others. Committed to making mental health care more accessible, she provides actionable strategies that help individuals embrace their neurodivergence, improve communication, and create sustainable paths forward. Her work continues to inspire growth, connection, and self-advocacy, particularly within diverse and immigrant communities.

  • Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email us at info@kenyacrawford.com and we can transfer your confirmation to the following group.

  • Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0269. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0736.


    Kenya Crawford, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7470.

    Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cultivating Healers maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    What if my profession isn’t listed?
    If your profession isn’t specifically mentioned, you may still be eligible to claim reciprocity for CEUs if your accrediting body recognizes credits from any of the boards listed above. 

    Transfer Policy

    1. If you are no longer able to attend a scheduled training or group session, you may request a one-time transfer to a future session of the same group or training.

      1. To request a transfer: Email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name, order confirmation number, and the session you originally registered for. Indicate which future session you would like to transfer your confirmation to. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before the session start date to be eligible for transfer.

      2. Transfers are subject to availability and must be used within six months of the original purchase date. For any additional questions regarding this policy, please contact us at info@kenyacrawford.com

  • Recording Policy

    1. If you are unable to attend the live training session, you may request access to a recording of the session. Please note the following guidelines:

      1. Access & Expiration: The recording link will be available for 30 days from the date of issuance. After this period, the link will expire, and we will not be able to reissue access. We strongly encourage you to watch the recording as soon as possible.

      2. CEU Credit Eligibility: While the recording provides valuable insights, CEU credits can only be awarded to participants who attend the entire live training session. This policy is mandated by our CEU provider to ensure full engagement with the course material.

      3. Requesting a Recording: If you require access to a recording due to unforeseen circumstances, please email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name and registration details. For further inquiries regarding recordings, please reach out to info@kenyacrawford.com.

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