About Black Autistic and Proud

Black Autistic & Proud (BA&P) is a free resource space for Black autistic people across communication styles and support needs.

Who belongs here

Speaking or nonspeaking. AAC or speech. Independent or needing daily support. Diagnosed early, later, or still exploring. Black autistic life does not have one look.

Why this exists

Culture shapes how autism is understood. BA&P makes room for Black autistic experiences, context, and voices while honoring how different every person can be.

A note from the creator

I'm Solei Williams, a late-diagnosed Black autistic and ADHD adult.

I created BA&P to make useful support and Black autistic voices easier to find.

The name includes “Proud.” For me, pride can grow from understanding, self-trust, and being able to define yourself for yourself.

Solei

This space is dedicated to my children.

I became your mother long before I knew I was autistic.

When I finally began to understand what that meant, I kept thinking about you.

Where would you go if you ever wanted to understand me better, or something you recognized in yourself?

You are why I created this space.

I hope it helps you meet yourselves with curiosity, understanding, and compassion.

Loving you has carried me through more of my life than you may ever know.

I love you. Always.