This collection of articles, family stories, and webinars provides information about the autism experiences of people from different backgrounds. It also lays out what scientists are learning about issues such as access to care and stigma.
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Black families seeking help for an autistic child may face barriers that include racism, stigma, cultural differences, a lack of information, and limited access to care. That’s according to two studies of Black participants in SPARK.
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In this recorded webinar, Jamie Upshaw discusses how the mischaracterization of individuals with autism can funnel them into the juvenile justice system.
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Two in five autistic adults in SPARK identify as LGBQ+. What does that mean for their stress levels, mental health, and quality of life?
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In the early months of the pandemic, Marc and Cristina noticed that something was different about their baby. How would they find their way to an autism diagnosis and services?
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In this recorded webinar, Garland Jones, Ph.D., discusses autism evaluations, expectations, benefits, and barriers.
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Since her diagnosis, Vonda better understands how she interacts with the world, interacts with her husband and mother, and how she mothers her three sons.
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Camryn did not fit the stereotype of someone with autism. Did that delay her diagnosis?
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Davis has autism. His big brother Nicholas doesn’t. How does autism affect their sibling bond?
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A good journalist always verifies the facts. So when former broadcast reporter Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige first read about the SPARK autism study, she checked it out. Here’s what she learned.
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Religious leaders play an important role in the Black community. That is why they also can help in the effort to reduce racial disparities in health care and autism research, some say.
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