This February, we’re focusing on Black History Month and addressing inequalities in screening, diagnosis, and care. We will also feature vaccine-related resources created by the Autism Society’s Vaccine Education Initiative.

Screening & Diagnosis for BIPOC communities

• Autism Society Resource: Supporting the BIPOC Autism Population (Facebook Live Episode) 
• Autism comorbidities reflect racial, ethnic disparities 
• Most autism intervention studies lack data on race, ethnicity
• BIPOC and Autism: Autism Awareness
• Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color
• “We Are Different”: What Black Communities Can Teach Doctors and Scientists

Black History Month: Autism & Race

• 30 Black Autistic People You May Want to Know About
• What we can learn from people with autism (video)
• Intersections of Race & Autism: Diagnostic Disparities & Marginalized Existence

Addressing global inequities in screening, diagnosis & care

• National Statement: Autism Society Addresses Increased Autism Prevalence Rates in 2021 CDC Report
• Massive U.K. study finds racial and ethnic disparities in autism diagnoses
• Raising her autistic son taught this mom hard lessons that she’s used to help thousands of underserved Chicago-area families
• By the Numbers: Autism funding over time, West African research, racial reporting
• Struggles of Being Black and Autistic (video)
• Spotlight On: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Children Identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Vaccine Education Initiative

• Guide to Accessible Vaccine Clinics (Infographic)
• Addressing Health Misinformation
• Healthcare Communication Board
• Covid-19 Vaccine Visual Schedule
• What to expect with your Covid-19 vaccine

The Autism Society’s National Helpline is here to support you and provide you with the resources you need. Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.

The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!