Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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By the age of 21, approximately 20% of young autistic youth have been stopped and questioned by the police. This percentage is even higher for Black autistic youth. Hear Dr. Aisha Dickerson explain why police interactions are of particular concern for Black autistic children and adults in her latest webinar presentation.

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