Autism POVs26 Feb 2021

Health disparities in the Black autistic community

In this episode we’ll discuss health disparities in the Black autistic community. In 2020 the CDC reported that for the first time, autism prevalence was the same for Black and white children but Black children are still diagnosed later, delaying critical early intervention services. To discuss this health disparity, we’ve gathered a panel of some influential voices in the Black autistic community.

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COVID Vaccine Safety

In this episode, we’ll be talking about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and why some are hesitant to get it with Dr. Stephen Morris.

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In this episode, we’ll talk about some financial topics that are important for families in the autism community and offer some helpful advice with Financial Planner, Andrew Komarow. This episode is b...

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Know your voting rights

In this episode we’ll be talking about voting. According to Rutgers University, in 2020, over 35 million eligible voters will be people with disabilities. That figure jumps to over 62 million eligibl...

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Autistic baseball player makes history

For many autistic people, discovering their interests can lead to a world of possibilities. In this episode, you’ll learn the story of Tarik El-Abour. In 2018 he made headlines when he signed a profes...

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