This February, we highlight screenings and diagnoses for BIPOC communities, Black History Month, and global inequities in screening, diagnosis, and care. Our public policy resources include a new texting option for Action Alerts, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new drop-in article for people who lost Medicaid, and the Disability Policy Seminar on April 8th-10th in Washington, D.C.
Screening and Diagnosis for BIPOC Communities
- Autism Society Supporting the BIPOC Autism Population (Facebook Live Episode)
- National Autism Indicator Report
- PBS: Children of Color with ASD
- Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color
Black History Month: Autism & Race
- Spotlight On: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Children Identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Art of Autism: The Intersection of Black History Month and Autism
- How One African American Family Learned of Daughter’s Special Gift of Autism
- Black history is Autism history: continuing the legacy
Addressing Global Inequities in Screenings, Diagnosis, and Care
- Autism Society’s National Statement
- Disparities In Autism Diagnosis—And Why Early Intervention Is So Important
- Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
- Building Connections in Black Communities
Vaccine Education Initiative (VEI) Resources
Autism Society’s Resources
Public Policy Resources
- Exciting News! You can now text AUTISM to 50457 for public policy Action Alerts.
- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a new “drop-in article” in English and Spanish for people who lost Medicaid or CHIP and provide them with resources and tips to navigate.
- The Disability Policy Seminar is taking place April 8th-10th in Washington, D.C. During this seminar, you will learn more about Disability Policy and meet advocates and experts across the country. Click here for more information.
Interested in partnering with the Autism Society with our Vaccine Education Initiative program? Contact us at vei@autism-society.org for more information.
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!
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