Navigating Autism and Stigma in the Hispanic Community

• By: Marta Chmielowicz Autism Speaks
• July 9th, 2025
• advocacy, cultural barriers, culturally competent care, early diagnosis, families, healthcare, screening tools, stigma, Summer 2025 Issue, support
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In many Hispanic and Latino communities, stigma around autism remains a painful barrier to support. From whispered judgments at family gatherings to systemic bias in healthcare settings, families often face an uphill battle to accessing services and feeling supported and understood. Georgina...