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Autism Diagnosis Rates Rise Among Black and Latino Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Latino children than in white children in the U.S. Among all U.S. 8-year-olds, 1 in 36 had autism in 2020, according to the CDC. But the rates rose faster for children of color than for white children. The new estimates suggest that about 3% of Black, Latino, and Asian children have an autism diagnosis, compared to white children with 2%. Autism was most diagnosed in white children, usually in middle- or upper-income families with access to autism specialists. As recently as … [Read More...]

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Autism Diagnosis Rates Rise Among Black and Latino Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said autism is being diagnosed more frequently in … [Read More...]

Four Latinos Celebrated for their Deep Cultural Imprint in the U.S.

Four Latinos are recipients of one of the country's highest honors. Acclaimed music artist José … [Read More...]

At Least 40 Dead at Migration Center in Mexico Near U.S. Border Due to a Fire

At least 40 people were killed in a fire at a migration center along the U.S.-Mexico … [Read More...]

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Comentarios from Maria: Democrats Should Be Optimistic. Here’s Why

This column was first published in RealClear Politics It is the day before the 2022 midterm elections, and it has been an emotional roller coaster for Democrats. If you believe the polls and most of the coverage in the media, Democrats should be bracing for a Republican red wave as they take … [Read More...]

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