Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa reveal their son Zillion’s autism diagnosis

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa are shedding light on their 2-year-old son Zillion’s autism diagnosis.

The “Masked Singer” host and radio presenter shared news about their infant at a diner Instagram post on Tuesday to mark World Autism Awareness Day.

The post included a video of Cannon, Zillion, Zillion’s twin brother Zion and co-parents’ 1-year-old daughter Beautiful having an Easter egg hunt within the backyard at dusk, with the daddy of 12 wearing a bunny costume for the occasion.

“Today our family celebrates World Autism Awareness Day, which means the world to us as our amazing 2-year-old Zillion was recently diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder),” the caption began.

The caption continued, with parents noting how Zillion “connects with the unique energy of others” who reportedly shared the diagnosisincluding Nikola Tesla, Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Michelangelo.

“Our beautiful boy is experiencing life in 4D and teaching us something new (sic) every day,” Cannon and De La Rosa wrote, then noting that their son’s “love, strength and brilliance light up every room he enters.”

They added: “We are blessed that God has entrusted us with such an incredible spirit, and we have accepted this assignment wholeheartedly.”

The mail arrived as National Autism Acceptance Month, which can last until April 30, 2024, is just starting. The co-parents’ statement also comes as autism diagnoses are on the rise in American children and for the primary time in history more common amongst black and brown children than amongst white children.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Preventionroughly 2.9% of black children have some type of autism spectrum disorder. The increase in diagnoses amongst Black and Brown children is due partly to greater understanding of the spectrum and greater access to care. The condition, normally assessed by age 8 through an assessment of the kid’s behavior, was previously diagnosed more ceaselessly amongst white, upper-middle-class families who had access to specialists.

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While diagnoses have increased amongst Black and Brown children, many still face barriers to care. Based on recent Simons Powering Autism Research (SPARK) reportBlack families receiving care can experience anything racism within the medical system stigma against culturally incompetent providers, lack of access, and more. Organizations like The color of autismthat helps Black families access culturally competent care are attempting to fill the gap.

Cannon and De La Rosa concluded their post with a press release: “On World Autism Awareness Day, we hug families around the world, recognizing shared challenges and fostering understanding. Together, let’s create a world of acceptance and compassion.”