Parenting at the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color
"This is an invaluable, nuanced, and deeply needed guide to parenting diverse children as we move, together, toward a future in which all brains and bodies are supported—and belong.” —Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD
What if parenting were an act of social justice?
In this part story-telling, part self-inquiry book, authors and therapists Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral situate parenting children of color with neurodivergence within the context of various interlocking systems of oppression including settler colonialism, White supremacy, ableism, and capitalism.
These intersections engender isolation and loneliness. Using the voices of parents on the front lines and other experts, Parenting at the Intersections offer an invitation to parents to slow down and reflect on their own parenting journeys.
When parents can be given space to listen to their own voices, to connect with their children, and find community with others, they can find the most radical ways to disrupt systems of oppression.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 350
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781641608893
Creator Bio
Jaya Ramesh, Priya Saaral, and Bayo Akomolafe are a dynamic trio of authors who have come together to write Parenting at the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color. Jaya is a neurodivergent activist and writer, who is passionate about advocating for the rights and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in society. Priya is a mother of two neurodivergent children and a special education teacher, who brings her personal and professional experiences to the book. Bayo is a sociologist and father of a neurodivergent child, who has dedicated his work to exploring the intersections of race, culture, and neurodiversity. Together, these authors bring a unique and intersectional perspective to the topic of raising neurodivergent children of color.
