Recommendations 1 Educate the medical and service provider communities about the age gap in autism identification among minority (African American and Hispanic) children and white children. 2 Increase the level of awareness among the minority community of autism spectrum disorder and its signs so parents can alert their child’s medical professionals when they suspect a problem. 3 Inform families in the minority communities about the benefits of early identification and early intervention. 4 Empower families to trust their perceptions and seek additional support if they have questions about their child’s development. Inform families about resources they can access for an early identification if their healthcare professional is not responsive. 5 Utilize the strong network of faith communities as a mechanism to disseminate information to African American and Hispanic families.
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