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Different Not Deficient: Raising a Black Son on the Spectrum is a deeply personal and hope-filled story about love, resilience, and redefining what it means to support a child who experiences the world differently. Rosemary Sanders and her husband share their journey of raising their Black autistic son, Jackson, with tenderness, honesty, and unwavering faith — offering a rare window into the joys and challenges of parenting through both a cultural and neurodivergent lens.
Together, they learn to honor Jackson’s brilliance, advocate fiercely for his needs, and protect the softness of his spirit in a world that too often misunderstands Black boys and overlooks their light. Through shared victories, quiet fears, and transformative moments of growth, this book reminds us that children thrive not because they fit a mold, but because they are loved, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.
At its heart, this is a story about family: a mother, a father, and a son discovering their own rhythm, building community, and learning that difference is not a deficit, but a powerful source of beauty, identity, and strength.
Different Not Deficient: Raising a Black Son on the Spectrum is a deeply personal and hope-filled story about love, resilience, and redefining what it means to support a child who experiences the world differently. Rosemary Sanders and her husband share their journey of raising their Black autistic son, Jackson, with tenderness, honesty, and unwavering faith — offering a rare window into the joys and challenges of parenting through both a cultural and neurodivergent lens.
Together, they learn to honor Jackson’s brilliance, advocate fiercely for his needs, and protect the softness of his spirit in a world that too often misunderstands Black boys and overlooks their light. Through shared victories, quiet fears, and transformative moments of growth, this book reminds us that children thrive not because they fit a mold, but because they are loved, seen, and celebrated exactly as they are.
At its heart, this is a story about family: a mother, a father, and a son discovering their own rhythm, building community, and learning that difference is not a deficit, but a powerful source of beauty, identity, and strength.