Source: Science Daily
According to a new study conducted by Georgia State University, racial differences of parents influence how they discuss their child’s symptoms of autism with pediatricians.
The report found that black parents were less likely than white parents to report concerns about various autism spectrum disorder symptoms, including social differences and repetitive behaviors.
On average, most children are diagnosed with autism by the time they turn four after they begin to exhibit symptoms during the first two years of their lives.
However, the study pointed to statistics that show black children are diagnosed at older ages and are twice as likely to be misdiagnosed with behavioral disorders.
Health advocates are encouraging all parents to learn the signs and symptoms of autism in order to properly care for their children.
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