Episode 44 – A Conversation About Autism Spectrum Disorder

On this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Britt and Jackie are joined by Camille Proctor, the founder of The Color of Autism Foundation. Camille, who is also a mother of a child with autism, shares her personal journey of diagnosis and accessing support services. She highlights the disparities in autism support services available to the black community and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive foundations that provide support and training to underserved communities. Through her story, Camille hopes to educate and raise awareness about autism in the black community while advocating for better support services nationwide for those affected by autism.

Ms. Camille Proctor is the mother of a teen son and an adult daughter.  In 2008 shortly after her son’s second birthday, he was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. As she searched for support services for her family, she soon realized a disparity in the black community. In 2009 she founded The Color of Autism Foundation to support African American families with children on the autism spectrum. The Color of Autism Foundation is a US Non-Profit (501 c3) organization committed to educating and assisting African American families affected by autism spectrum disorders. They aim to help families identify the warning signs of autism early on, so they can become their child’s best advocate. Providing culturally competent support and training will improve outcomes for children in underserved communities on the autism spectrum.

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