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Dr. Dickerson explains that, at this point, all polygenic scores have been created based on large European populations which do not include many Black people. She questions the efficacy of using such polygenic scores for Black autistic communities and whether this a valid way of assessing genetics in this community.
Learn more about disparities in autism ascertainment in Dr. Dickerson's recent webinar presentation here: autism.org/disparities-in-autism-ascertainment-in-black-children
Dr. Dickerson explains that, at this point, all polygenic scores have been created based on large European populations which do not include many Black people. She questions the efficacy of using such polygenic scores for Black autistic communities and whether this a valid way of assessing genetics in this community.
Learn more about disparities in autism ascertainment in Dr. Dickerson's recent webinar presentation here: autism.org/disparities-in-autism-ascertainment-in-black-children
