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.
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Mirian Ofonedu discusses strategies for addressing barriers to services and other opportunities.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.
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Children of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?
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Some children with autism receive fewer services than others, and those differences are often associated with their race, ethnicity, or family income.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses sexuality and relationship education for autistic learners and LGBTQ+ youth.
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When it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
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When her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
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SPARK wants to increase racial and ethnic diversity in autism research. Learn what it’s doing to reach communities that are underrepresented.
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Despite Hurricane Maria and a move, a family keeps its focus on helping a son, and others, with autism.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. John Constantino talks about his research into the disparities in the timing of autism diagnoses.
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