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Neurodiverse people of colour

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HotStuffBabyTonight · 14/03/2022 20:02

Hello,

I am putting together a presentation on neurodiverse celebrities for Neurodiversity Awareness Week.

Can anyone help me to find some more people of colour to include? I don't have many so far, only Whoopi Goldberg, Simone Biles, and Salma Hayek.

Can anyone help me think of any more?

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BoardLikeAMirror · 15/03/2022 12:30

My celebrity knowledge is absolutely rubbish so I can't help, but I'd like to know more. I'm really interested to learn that Whoopi Goldberg and Simone Biles are ND as I had no idea. They're both women I have enjoyed watching in their very different spheres (gymnastics is one of the few sports I enjoy as a spectator).

It sounds like a great idea to raise awareness of ND celebrities in ND week, particularly in the form of role models for young people who might feel their ND is a barrier to success. I'm not at all educated on Neurodiversity and Race but I can imagine the double lack of able and white privilege must make role models even more important for ND people of colour.

Wishing you every success with this project!

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 15/03/2022 12:32

psacademyarizona.com/blog-posts/2021/2/9/black-history-month-6-people-with-autism-that-inspire

Here’s a good link

HotStuffBabyTonight · 16/03/2022 22:07

Whoopi Goldberg has ADHD and dyslexia.

Simone Biles has ADHD. There was an issue at the previous olympics as they wouldn't let her medication into the country, IIRC.

Salma Hayek has dyslexia.

Are there anymore? I really want to make my talk as inclusive as possible Smile .

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OnceuponaRainbow18 · 17/03/2022 09:25

Did you look at my link?

Tom Wiggens

Nicknamed Blind Tom, Wiggins was a former slave who turned into an incredible musician that traveled around the world, playing the piano to sold-out concerts around the globe.

Wiggins was able to perceive, remember, and produce sounds with incredible accuracy. Wiggins began playing the piano at a young age and the instrument helped him become famous.

Sir Elton John was inspired by Wiggins and composed a song in his honor.

Athlete Breanna Clark was diagnosed with autism at age four, but that didn’t slow her down. Breanna started competing in sports, mainly track and field, from a young age. Breanna’s mother, Rosalyn, is a former Olympic athlete. It runs in the family, literally.

Since becoming a professional athlete, Clark has competed at the Paralympic Games, World Championships, and Parapan American Games, helping the United States win the gold medal in the 4X400 relay each time.

ARMANI WILLIAMS

Armani Williams is the first-ever NASCAR drive to be openly diagnosed with autism. That hasn’t slowed him down as the young racer has been quickly rising in the ranks since 2017. Today, Williams drives the No. 1 and No. 12 cars, depending on the race.

You will often find Williams has painted his cars with a blue scheme with the blue autism puzzle piece prominently displayed. This is the perfect example of someone who is autistic and proud, helping crush the stigma associated with autism by showing the world that nothing can hold you back.

WotgunShedding · 17/03/2022 20:20

Solange Knowles has ADHD

TooTiredToSleepRightNow · 18/03/2022 01:18

Damn I thought this was a support thread for ND people of colour and cultural barriers. Probably should include ‘celebrity’ in the title.

HotStuffBabyTonight · 20/03/2022 11:55

Sorry @TooTiredToSleepRightNow. I perhaps should have been clearer in the title.

I am giving the talk next week. I am happy for the thread to be deleted after that so that we can set up a support thread for neuro-diverse people of colour. Smile

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JohnMcCainsDeathStare · 24/03/2022 10:46

Might it be worth putting one in the Black MNetters forum as well?

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