Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Although autism awareness and diagnosis are increasing in Black communities, Black children still receive their diagnosis three years later than white children, on average. Learn more about disparities in autism ascertainment for Black children from Dr. Dickerson's recent webinar.

Access webinar here: autism.org/disparities-in-autism-ascertainment-in-black-children