Understanding Racial Disparities in Autism: Why Black Children Face Critical Delays in Diagnosis and Services

Delaying diagnosis and services for African American children with autism could be a result of systemic racism. One in 31 children aged eight years old in the United States was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2022. While screening for ASD has increased and the disparity gaps have narrowed over the years, African American […] The post Understanding Racial Disparities in Autism: Why Black Children Face Critical Delays in Diagnosis and Services appeared first on Autism Parenting Magazine. Get a FREE issue of Autism Parenting Magazine at https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/freegift/