Pediatrician Creates First Ever Black-Owned Virtual Autism Clinic for Kids in the U.S.
She’s making sure they get the care they need! Dr. Hokehe Eko is a board-certified pediatrician and the owner of “Glow Pediatrics,” the first Black-owned virtual autism clinic for children in the U.S., AfroTech reports. A mom of three with over a decade of experience working with children, Dr. Eko trained extensively to conduct autism […]
Artist Pheelz Recreates Song ‘Finesse’ for Young Fan with Autism
“Alexa, play Appy Pen!” In February, LewisEmpire, a popular social media family, shared a video regarding their autistic daughter, Presley. Presley wanted to hear a specific song, but when she asked Alexa to play “Appy Pen,” the digital assistant couldn’t decipher her request. LewisEmpire turned to their followers for help, sparking a month-long online hunt […]
5 Things You May Not Know About Autism in Black Women and Girls
As we round out Autism Awareness month, we’re taking a moment to highlight a segment of the autism population that often goes unnoticed. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often portrayed in a narrow way, with a focus on young white boys. This limited view overlooks the experiences of Black girls and women on the spectrum, […]