New Book Highlights Challenges Faced By Latino Parents Of Kids With Autism

 While the prevalence of autism across the country has increased in recent years, historically there have been disproportionately lower rates of the diagnosis in Hispanic and Latino communities. Read More >

How social workers can support Latino kids with autism

There is a disparity in autism prevalence between Latino and white children, and social workers are best positioned to "dismantle the forces that limit Latino children's access to autism diagnosis and treatment services," writes Kristina Lopez, an assistant professor of social work. Lopez and her colleagues identified three ways social workers can address such issues, including implementing a framework that recognizes discrimination and oppression.

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Center Focuses On ABA Therapy For Hispanics

For Latino children, autism diagnosis is often delayed and treatment can be difficult to access, but a unique center is looking to offer help in a culturally-sensitive environment.  https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/06/03/center-focuses-aba-hispanics/22369/

Autism Speaks and Univision Farmacia Unite!

Autism Speaks and Univision Farmacia are working together for the benefit of Hispanic families interested in learning more about autism. The purpose of this collaboration is to inform and educate the Hispanic community regarding autism and offer resources and support to understand more about this condition. 

Hispanic children with autism more likely to have learning, speech problems

Hispanic children diagnosed with autism had an almost twofold increased risk of having a learning disability or speech disorder than other patients, a study showed. Researchers noted that anxiety disorders were more prevalent among white children compared with blacks. The findings were presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry meeting. Family Practice News (12/14) http://ocreg.imngmedicalmedia.com/onecount/login/loginlogout.cgi?return=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familypracticenews.com%2Fsingle-view%2Fcomorbidities-might-mask-autism-in-hispanics%2F1d3cc4f6eddcd766539a9594c94735fe.html&gid=39