Why are Latinx children routinely diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at older ages than their white peers? Audrey Brumback, MD, PhD, pediatric neurologist and assistant professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin, joined ABF Executive Director Jane Ransom to discuss this disparity and share how a new language-appropriate tool for ASD diagnosis could help.
Audience members had a chance to ask questions related to understanding the difference between a personality trait and ASD, how teachers can help students who may have ASD, cultural differences in ASD diagnosis, and more.
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