# @swaysuniverse1 on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=2qqx6ogWk5U
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71438780-swaysuniverse1-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T15:40:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SWAY'S UNIVERSE (@swaysuniverse1) — https://gondola.cc/swaysuniverse1

## Caption

Legendary actress Tisha Campbell joins the show for a deeply personal conversation about her life, her family, and her brand new book, The A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love. She shares the emotional story of finding out her son Zen was on the spectrum while she was on the set of My Wife and Kids and explains how she maintained a public mask for decades while navigating these challenges behind the scenes. 🌟

In this episode, Tisha reveals her own recent diagnosis of AuDHD and explains how unmasking has transformed her mental health and perspective. We dive into the specific challenges of autism diagnosis within the Black community, the importance of early intervention, and how to build a supportive team for your children. Tisha also takes calls from parents across the country, offering hope, resources, and a reminder that no one has to walk this path alone. 💖

From her advice for fathers to the way she manages sibling dynamics at home, this is a must-watch for anyone looking for truth, heart, and inspiration. Learn why Tisha says this book is a love letter to her son and a healing journey for herself. Tisha also highlights the success of others in the community, including Grammy-nominated artist Morgan Janay, proving that a diagnosis is not a limitation but a different way of experiencing the world. 📚

Chapters
0:00 Tisha Campbell returns to the show
2:45 Introducing the book The A Word
5:15 Masking and the strong Black woman trope
8:30 Getting Zen's permission to share his story
11:45 Barriers to diagnosis in the Black community
14:50 Tisha reveals her own AuDHD diagnosis
18:15 Noticing the signs early with Zen
21:30 Supporting parents and Faith Evans' Writer's Room
25:00 Understanding sensory needs and behaviors
28:45 Advice for fathers and family alignment
32:15 Success stories and Morgan Janay's journey
35:30 Managing sibling dynamics at home
37:45 Closing thoughts on unmasking and self-love

Make sure to grab your copy of The A Word and subscribe to the channel for more moving interviews and stories like this one! 🔔

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Tisha Campbell: Finding Out My Son Had Autism on My Wife and Kids Set | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
https://youtu.be/2qqx6ogWk5U


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- **Views:** 9,725
- **Likes:** 154
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- **Comments:** 12

## Tags

shade45, siriusxm, theaword, parenting, autismawareness, adhd, tishacampbell, swayinthemorning, swaysuniverse

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