Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Racial disparities in autism diagnosis, research, and treatment need to be discussed in healthcare. Dr. Erin Graham describes the barriers that minorities, specifically African Americans, face in receiving care and the history behind the cultural reluctance to participate in research. A panel of experts in autism treatment discuss their own experiences serving minority communities and address the importance of cultural humility and diverse representation.

Recorded on: 6/16/2021

Keywords: anti-racism, developmental disability, provider, racism

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=17170&k=1624557737

Learning objectives

Outline the racial disparities in autism diagnosis and treatment
Define “anti-racism” and how it can be applied in healthcare
Discuss the importance of providers acknowledging the individual lived experiences of diverse communities
Demonstrate awareness of one’s own cultural experiences and pre-conceived notions about race

Professional credit

This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
1.0 CEs are available.
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