Autism Not Diagnosed as Early in Minority Children
Socioeconomics and culture of not questioning doctors may explain why condition is often identified significantly earlier in Whites
2012-02-28
Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Early diagnosis is considered key for autism, but minority children tend to be diagnosed later than white children. Some new work is beginning to try to uncover why - and to raise awareness of the warning signs so more parents know they can seek help even for a toddler. Read the complete article
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