Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Dr. Dickerson outlines recent research on autism designation in schools, highlighting differences in designation rates across language groups. She considers what may cause these differences, emphasizing the importance of administering assessments in the correct language for each child and the nuances of communication differences.

To learn more, watch Dr. Dickerson's latest webinar presentation here:
autism.org/disparities-in-autism-ascertainment-in-black-children