The former Talk host points out that one of the greatest “challenges facing autism families revolves around access to diagnosis and treatment and support,
Especially in black and brown communities who are diagnosed way later than white communities — sometimes two to five years later, and they miss these crucial windows of intervention.”
“Therefore, we are worthy of better. We are worthy of discussing such topics. Better is what our kids deserve.
Our autistic families don’t need sympathy or condemnation. She went on to say, “We need policies,” before delivering her “call to action” for RFK Jr.
“Learn from us if you’re going to speak for us. Talk to autistic individuals who are prospering, making contributions, and redefining what it means.
To live fully in a society that does not accept them by walking into a school, a charity, a treatment facility, or our family’s living room,” Peete said.
