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Beyond being a Black stationer, I'm a Black autistic momma of several autistic children (adolescent + adults) with varying neuro support needs.
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Being typical is not the standard. Acceptance is.
Beyond Acceptance, Recognized + Embraced
Through my stationery ARTvocacy, I'm bringing awareness + bridging the gap for neurodiverse Black families, especially Black mommas who often go invisible due to the intersectionality of all the things (hello, menopause + neurodivergence).
As you embark on this design collection journey with the
'So Not Typical' Collection...
Remember, it's more than stationery + gifts—issa soul care sanctum.
A Word about Masking
Masking is NOT about hiding who we truly are; rather, it is a survival mechanism in a world that often fails to prioritize, accept, and support the neurodivergent experience in Black bodies.
It's a balancing act that can be both exhausting + isolating. By sharing our stories, supporting one another, and ARTocating for change, we can help create enclave sanctums of acceptance as we advocate for a world where masking is no longer a necessity.
The 'So Not Typical' Collection is committed to providing resources + fostering a community where we can celebrate ourselves and challenge the stigmas while prioritizing safety and wellbeing.
By sharing our experiences + showing up, we will embody an infinite spectrum of acceptance for a more inclusive world for ourselves, our families + future generations.
Also Good to Know
Kassiane Asasumasu is an autism rights activist who is credited for coining several terms related to the Neurodiversity Movement: caregiver benevolence, neurodivergent, and neurodivergence.
Autism, Cerebral palsy, MS, Mental Health Disabilities, Seizures and more, diverge from being considered NT (neurotypical).
Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, first used the term neurodiversity in her sociology honors thesis in 1998.
March 18-25 #neurodiversitycelebrationweek
April #nationalautismacceptancemonth
April 2 #worldautismawarenessday