Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children

Published on November 19, 2025

Black mothers of autistic children face challenges that go far beyond parenting. This research reveals how racism, gender inequality and ableism combine to create a ‘triad of oppression’ and why urgent change is needed. Dr Claire Malcolm.
First published on Wed, 19 Nov 2025 as Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025

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