The Autism in Black Podcast

The Autism in Black Podcast is hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC and focuses on all things autism and the black parent experience. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower black parents to advocate not only for their children but themselves as well.

The Autism in Black Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC hosts The Autism in Black Podcast, a kids show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Calling the Village Back to the Table

  Apr 3, 202636 minS10

  Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. <p>In this episode, we're joined by Tiana "Tee" Townsend, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amazon bestselling author, and founder of Wiselign Consulting, LLC.</p> <p>As a single mother to her nonverbal autistic son, True, who communicates using AAC, Tiana brings both clinical insight and lived experience to the conversation. Her work explores how cultural expectations, mental health stigma, and systemic barriers shape the experiences of Black families navigating autism.</p> <p>In this conversation, Tiana shares what it means to build community, redefine motherhood...

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  Episode #13

  Redefining Strength: Black Fatherhood and Neurodivergent Brilliance

  Mar 27, 202633 minS10

  Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. <p>In this episode, we're joined by Dalbin Osorio, Executive Director of the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, social worker, educator, and father of two.</p> <p>With over a decade of experience, Dalbin works at the intersection of literacy, advocacy, and neurodiversity. His work centers on supporting Black families in navigating systems while challenging the biases and stigmas that impact how neurodivergent children are understood and supported.</p> <p>In this conversation, Dalbin shares what it means to move from survival-based parenting to intentional, strategic advocacy, and how fathers...

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  Episode #12

  Together We Thrive: Building Support Systems for Black Disability Families

  Mar 20, 202628 minS10

  Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. <p>In this episode, we're joined by Elise Horne, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Together We Thrive Disabilities Foundation, Inc.</p> <p>As a Black mother raising a child with autism, Elise brings both lived experience and leadership to her work supporting families of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through her nonprofit, she creates spaces where families can find connection, resources, and a sense of belonging.</p> <p>In this conversation, Elise shares how community support can transform the caregiving journey, why support groups matter...

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  Episode #11

  What Comes Next: Navigating Autism, School, and Support Systems

  Mar 13, 202632 minS10

  Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. <p>In this episode, we're joined by La Shona Johnson, an advocate, author, and social services professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting children and families.</p> <p>As the mother of a son with autism, La Shona combines personal experience with professional expertise to help families navigate diagnosis, advocacy, and educational systems with confidence. Her journey inspired her to write Autism Roadmap: From Early Diagnosis to Academic Success, a guide designed to help parents move from confusion and overwhelm toward clarity and informed action.</p> <p>...

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  Episode #10

  Building Villages, Accepting Help, and Leading with Grace

  Mar 6, 202629 minS10

  Welcome to the Autism in Black Podcast, hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC. <p> </p> <p>In this episode, we're joined by Catina Jenkins, a dynamic TEDx speaker, autism advocate, and Founder and Principal Consultant of Catina Speaks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Catina helps organizations build and retain great talent through inclusive learning strategies, leadership development, and people-centered workplace cultures that create real impact, not just good intentions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Her advocacy journey is deeply personal. As the mother of a son with autism, Catina's experiences navigating systems, building support networks, and advocating for her child shaped the powerful...

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