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Welcome to another episode of "Mind Your Mental," a podcast dedicated to exploring mental health from various angles while reminding you that this show is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Today\'s episode is particularly special as it marks the end of Autism Awareness Month, and we\'re introducing a new format focusing on multifaceted discussions about specific topics.

Today\'s Topic:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, speech, non-verbal communication, and often includes restricted or repetitive behaviors. These symptoms can vary widely among individuals, emphasizing the saying, "If you\'ve met one person with autism, you\'ve met one person with autism."

Amanda Seales is a comedian, multi-hyphenate, and social justice advocate, Amanda Seales has dedicated her life to creating safe spaces with her witty insightful content.\\xa0 You can find her on Instagram,\\xa0TikTok, and\\xa0YouTube\\xa0and\\xa0https://www.amandaseales.com/

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Elizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer, comedian, political and social commentator, podcast host of the devil\\u2019s opposing council, and mother.\\xa0 You can find her on\\xa0Instagram\\xa0and\\xa0TikTok

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Maria Davis-Pierre is the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc. This organization aims to bring awareness to Autism and reduce the stigma associated with the diagnosis in the Black community. As a licensed therapist, Maria primarily works with parents to provide support through education and advocacy training. Her passion for working in the field stems from her personal journey when her daughter received the diagnosis at a very early age.\\xa0You can find her on\\xa0Instagram\\xa0and\\xa0https://www.autisminblack.org/

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Dr. Hokehe Eko MD, MPH FAAP is a Board Certified Pediatrician, with 10 plus years of experience who is passionate about delivering the best possible care for your child.\\xa0 She is a\\xa0Tedx Speaker\\xa0on ADHD. She treats ADHD and Autism by looking at the root causes and addressing physical and environmental factors so that children can go from fidgety to focused and the entire family can thrive. You can catch find her on\\xa0Instagram\\xa0and\\xa0https://www.glowpediatrics.com/

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Join the Movement: Dr. Martin invites listeners to become part of the\\xa0Mind Ya Mental community, offering exclusive access to webinars, book clubs, podcasts, and a platform for connection and growth among like-minded individuals.

You can follow Dr. Martin on Social Media at\\xa0Instagram,\\xa0TikTok,\\xa0Facebook,\\xa0LinkedIn,\\xa0YouTube, and at her website\\xa0www.raquelmartinphd.com

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Cited Articles (In order of appearance)

Ratto, A. B., Bascom, J., daVanport, S., Strang, J. F., Anthony, L. G., Verbalis, A., ... & Kenworthy, L. (2023). Centering the inner experience of autism: development of the self-assessment of autistic traits.\\xa0Autism in Adulthood,\\xa05(1), 93-105.

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Overton, G.L., Mars\\xe0-Sambola, F., Martin, R.\\xa0et al.\\xa0Understanding the Self-identification of Autism in Adults: a Scoping Review.\\xa0Rev J Autism Dev Disord\\xa0(2023).\\xa0https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-023-00361-x

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Lovelace, T. S., Comis, M. P., Tabb, J. M., & Oshokoya, O. E. (2021). Missing from the narrative: A seven-decade scoping review of the inclusion of black autistic women and girls in autism research. Behavior Analysis in Practice,\\xa0