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Juneteenth, 2023

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The disparity in diagnosis between Black kids and white kids is narrowing, but not by luck or coincidence. Based on previous research, clinicians are altering their professional training and their outreach to make sure more Black families are diagnosed and receive interventions. On today’s podcast, we highlight a recent study that focused on different ways to lower the age of diagnosis and improve access to early intervention in Black families. This intervention improved cognitive outcomes in Black kids.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36443922/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37196781/

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How in research helping indigenous families with ASD?

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On this day, October 12th, we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by talking about how many indigenous people have ASD, what services to they receive and what are scientists around the world doing to help them. It’s not enough, but it’s a start.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32762685/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31999495/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31928063/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19962033/

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Autistic Black Lives Matter

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Racial and ethnic disparities in autism care is not new, the lower age of diagnosis and lack of care for these families have been reported for years. While they have always been unacceptable, in light of recent events, it’s time to reconsider what scientists should be doing about them. A systematic review identifies what is going on with regards to access to interventions and their efficacy. Another study successfully collaborates Part C Early Intervention providers to reach families of color to improve screening. And finally, researchers not even focused on autism provide a perspective on how far and wide this problem reaches. Autism Science Foundation maintains their commitment to working together with other organizations to eradicate these disparities once and for all.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=32238530

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04429-z