Black Children More Likely to be Misdiagnosed for Autism

Clip: 4/21/2022 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions | CC

A look at why Black autistic children are more likely to be diagnosed at an older age.

The CDC defines autism as a developmental disability that can cause a wide range of challenges in social interaction, communication, and behavior. It affects about 1 in 44 children. Therapists say early intervention is key to treating autism, and Black children are five times more likely to be misdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life.

04/21/2022 | Rating NR

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