Stories of Autism in the Indian American Community: Rebuilding Life After Grief

• By: Priya Winston PhD, LMSW Sairam Soundararajan Transitions Program of the Arc Lexington
• September 15th, 2025
• adhd, communication challenges, cultural identity, Fall 2025 Issue, family resilience, traumatic brain injury
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Being an immigrant in the United States is a unique experience of navigating two worlds/cultures. I personally take great pride in being a second-generation Indian American. I’ve always loved the food, media, warmth, and hospitality. However, it hasn’t always been easy. My experience of being...

Supporting Latine Caregivers of Autistic Children: Community Needs and Perspectives

• By: Roxana Rodriguez, MA Ana D. Dueñas, PhD, BCBA-D San Diego State University College of Education Department of Special Education
• October 2nd, 2023
• children, community advocacy, cultural stigma, culturally adapted interventions, delayed diagnosis, Fall 2023 Issue, familismo, family resilience, intersectionality, Latine caregivers, Latine community
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Latine* caregivers of recently diagnosed children on the autism spectrum have unique needs and face unique challenges in supporting their children (Blacher et al., 2019). Latine families report feeling overwhelmed, confused, and concerned with information about the incidence of autism, the...