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Disparities in Access to Health Care for Autism in the Latino Community

Abstract

Second Place Winner 2021, nominated by Leslie Carver (Department of Psychology)

Among disparities that the Latino Community experiences, the largest of them outlined in this presentation is the lack of access to care. Quality medical help exists, however lower socioeconomic status Latin Families experience a significant difference in the quality of care they receive versus that of their white counterparts. There were multiple factors my research outlines; however, the most prevalent is how blocked access to quality care leads to late diagnosis & treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.