Unfortunately, this session has been canceled due to an emergency. In this session, attendees will learn about the barriers that young, Black autistic children face, the historical and systemic factors that shape how we understand and interpret autism characteristics in young children, and the short and long-term implications of systemic disparities. Then, attendees will learn about culturally-responsive tools they can employ to facilitate positive family-professional partnerships with Black families of young autistic children. Participants will engage in applied activities to develop family-centered empowerment strategies using a culturally responsive framework.
