Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism — and each other
June 15, 2025
A growing number of Black fathers with autistic children are looking to be more visible in the national autism conversation through podcasts, nonprofits and summits that specifically address their experience. These men say that their hope is not only to be considered more than sidekicks to the mothers of the children, but also to help other Black dads accept autism diagnoses and not prolong getting kids the help that they need. Federal data shows that Black children have had a higher prevalence of autism spectrum disorder than white children since 2020. Experts say that’s mostly because of better awareness.
