How to Advocate Successfully at School for Your Child with Autism

• By: Marina Sarris SPARK | Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• January 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, autism service disparities, developmental evaluations, early diagnosis, early intervention, economic disparities, IEPs, intersectionality, racial disparities, Winter 2023 Issue
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You want what’s best for your child with autism, but you’re not a teacher or a speech and language pathologist. How do you get the school’s special education team to listen to your ideas? What do you do if you suspect your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is failing...

Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color

• By: Marina Sarris SPARK | Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• January 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, autism service disparities, developmental evaluations, early diagnosis, early intervention, economic disparities, IEPs, intersectionality, racial disparities, Winter 2023 Issue
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Autism occurs equally in people of different races, ethnicities, and income levels, but autism services are not distributed equally, according to research. As a group, children who are Black, Hispanic, Asian-American, or low-income often receive fewer therapies and services for autism.1-2 They...