S3, E8: Neurodivergence Among People of Color

Being a person of color in this country comes with a lot of baggage. Living with learning disabilities is no picnic either.

So, imagine the child who is both neurodivergent and a person of color. The intersection between race and neurodivergence can be daunting.

On this episode, we explore the challenges one neurodivergent Asian college student faces around lingering stigmas about learning and thinking differences and limiting racial stereotypes.

Next, our expert panel looks closer at the twofold challenges that neurodivergent children of color can face and provide strategies to head off the issues that can undercut their ability to succeed and thrive.

Later, we’ll introduce you to our latest “Difference Maker,” Armani Williams, a neurodivergent NASCAR driver with a lifelong need for speed.