Autism, Allyship, and the Fight Against Systemic Bias with Dr. Claire Malcolm

In episode 2 of season 2, Guy is joined by Dr. Claire Malcolm, a researcher, author, speaker, and parent advocate. Claire is the co-author of the groundbreaking book Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK.

Drawing from her personal journey with her now 15-year-old non-speaking daughter, Claire sheds light on the "triple disadvantage" many parents face when navigating the care system: the widespread lack of autism understanding, gender biases in parenting, and systemic racism. Together, they explore the reality of developmental regression, the failures of the diagnostic system, and how minority mothers deploy unique strategies to advocate for their children against institutional bias.

If you have found this episode helpful and would like to support Transforming Autism’s work, you can make a donation here: https://tinyurl.com/tap-donate

Every contribution means we can support even more young Autistic children to fulfil their potential and, with their families, live happy, fulfilling lives.

Transforming Autism: https://transformingautism.org/

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Title: Autism, Allyship, and the Fight Against Systemic Bias with Dr. Claire Malcolm

In episode 2 of season 2, Guy is joined by Dr. Claire Malcolm, a researcher, author, speaker, and parent advocate. Claire is the co-author of the groundbreaking book Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK.

Drawing from her personal journey with her now 15-year-old non-speaking daughter, Claire sheds light on the "triple disadvantage" many parents face when navigating the care system: the widespread lack of autism understanding, gender biases in parenting, and systemic racism. Together, they explore the reality of developmental regression, the failures of the diagnostic system, and how minority mothers deploy unique strategies to advocate for their children against institutional bias.

If you have found this episode helpful and would like to support Transforming Autism’s work, you can make a donation here: https://tinyurl.com/tap-donate

Every contribution means we can support even more young Autistic children to fulfil their potential and, with their families, live happy, fulfilling lives.

Transforming Autism: https://transformingautism.org/

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Timestamps

• 01:00:00 — Introduction

• 01:02:00 — The Diagnosis Timeline & Developmental Regression

• 01:03:40 — Spotting the Signs: The Toddler Group Pivot

• 01:06:35 — Navigating Identity Disruption & Extended Family

• 01:07:50 — The Post-Diagnostic Cliff

• 01:09:21 — Turning Personal Struggle into Academic Advocacy

• 01:13:40 — The Gender Bias in Autism Screening

• 01:16:30 — Managing Meltdowns and the Risk of Isolation

• 01:22:15 — The Wins at Bubble Planet

• 01:23:45 — The Invisible Labor of Motherhood

• 01:27:00 — A Message of Grace to Moms & Actionable Advice for Dads

• 01:28:45 — The Impact of Systemic Racism & "Unconscious" Bias

• 01:31:00 — Shifting Perceptions: Emailing vs. Turning Up In Person

• 01:33:00 — The Strategy of "Deputizing"

• 01:35:36 — "Weathering" and the Physical Toll of Trauma

• 01:40:18 — Equality vs. Equity

• 01:41:45 — The Quickfire Questions

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