Kala Allen Omeiza
kalaomeiza.bsky.social
Kala Allen Omeiza
@kalaomeiza.bsky.social
Autism and Neurodiversity Advocate
Author of Afrotistic & Autistic and Black
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Autism Books:

- We’re Not Broken by @ericmgarcia.bsky.social

- Girl Unmasked by @itsemilykaty.bsky.social

- Autistic and Black by @kalaomeiza.bsky.social

- Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

- NeuroTribes by @stevesilberman.bsky.social

- Neuroqueer Heresies by @dr-nicky.bsky.social
In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism : Life Kit
Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.In this episode, Garcia, author of We're Not Broken: Changing t...
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April 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Another reason we need better understanding and empathy for autistics, esp. PoC: “To be a Black autistic male means that one's sense of childhood is cut short, & the need to be hyper-aware of your surroundings to avoid violence and abuse is frequent.” From @kalaomeiza.bsky.social’s Autistic & Black
April 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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"The research community needs to listen to autistic women and girls, not just study them."

-Kiera Adams

From @kalaomeiza.bsky.social's book Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment. #AutisticWhileBlack #neurodiversity #autism

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Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment
Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment
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April 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Hey! I'm starting a #neurodivergent #spoonie #bookclub in collaboration with my bookish self @libraryoflanelle.bsky.social on #Bookstagram and #BookSky 💙📚 In March 2025 we're reading 'Autistic and Black' by @kalaomeiza.bsky.social

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February 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Black autistic individuals are largely left out of media representation.

I hope Autistic and Black is among the first of many pieces of literature to include our stories from around the world.

Below are the demographics of those featured in the book🎉:
December 20, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Intersectional discussions are crucial for the progress of our community🙌🏿
December 5, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Hey everyone! I write books and stories about diverse autistic people.

Happy to be here💕
November 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM