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...]
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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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