In this episode of the Autism in Black Podcast, Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, is joined by Nakia and Kwame Stringfield, a married couple who have been happily married for over 25 years and are parents to three daughters. They are passionate about supporting families raising children with disabilities and share their story to inspire others and promote love and positivity. Nakia is the author of the book “Rewired Parenting: Changing Your Mindset for Your Special Needs Child.”

The conversation explores the concept of rewiring parenting and rewiring marriage to navigate the unique challenges faced when raising disabled children. Nakia and Kwame discuss their experiences and insights on building a positive mindset and creating a supportive environment for their autistic child.

Additionally, the episode highlights Nakia and Kwame's involvement as speakers at the third annual Autism in Black Conference. Listeners will learn about their presentations and the valuable information they shared at the conference.

Listeners can connect with the guests:

Kwame Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kwame.stringfield

Nakia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nakia.stringfield

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Autism in Black is also selling tickets for the 2024 conference at an early bird rate, with the theme “Bridging the Gap.” The conference will take place virtually from April 19-21, 2024, providing attendees the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself. Purchase your ticket today at https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2024

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Note: Replays of the 3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference can be accessed by visiting the Autism in Black website. https://www.autisminblack.org/conference2023replay

Don't forget to use the official hashtag for the podcast, #aibpod, when sharing your thoughts and feedback on social media. Thank you for tuning in to the Autism in Black Podcast!