Black Caregivers’ Perspectives on Racism in ASD Services: Towards Culturally Responsive ABA Practice

Čolić, Marija; Araiba, Sho; Lovelace, Temple S.; Dababnah, Sarah

doi:10.31234/osf.io/rp9am

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Differences Between Black and White Caregivers in the Association Between Autism Diagnostic Process Satisfaction and Service Use

Fisher,

Lynch

2024

J Autism Dev Disord

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Background Black families of children with autism spectrum disorder have less access to high quality, culturally responsive care for their children. Method We assessed satisfaction and service utilization among fifty (29%) Black caregivers and 124 (71%) White caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder. We also examined whether race moderated the association between satisfaction and service utilization. Results We did not identify racial differences in satisfaction or service utilization. Race moderated the association between satisfaction and total service use, F(170) = 5.29, p =.02, therapy service use, F(163) = 3.59, p =.046, and community service use, F(169) = 4.76, p =.046. For Black families, there was a positive association between satisfaction and service use. There was no association between satisfaction and service use among White families. Discussion Satisfaction may be particularly important among Black families, who have been mistreated by the healthcare system and frequently face discrimination. Our results suggest the importance of culturally responsive care for Black families.

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Differences Between Black and White Caregivers in the Association Between Autism Diagnostic Process Satisfaction and Service Use

Fisher,

Lynch

2024

J Autism Dev Disord

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Adaptation of the Caregiver Skills Training program for Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrant families of autistic children in the US

Zeleke,

Dababnah,

Dixon

et al. 2024

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

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Improving Accuracy of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Outcomes for Black Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Rockwell

Sterling

Mello

2022

Rethinking Perception and Centering the Voices of Unique Individuals

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While the prevalence of ASD is equivalent across racial demographics, there persists a significant difference in identifying developmental concerns and accurately diagnosing children from Black backgrounds as compared to their white peers. Research has identified a number of barriers to accurate diagnosis including inadequate screening, slow response to parent concerns, lack of awareness of symptoms, and misdiagnosis. This chapter will explore systematic factors such as socioeconomic inequities leading to lack of access to adequate clinical services, historical medical mistrust, racial bias within healthcare leading to improper diagnosis, and barriers to appropriate services and interventions for Black children with ASD. Additionally, a closer examination of the diagnostic criteria for ASD will be discussed alongside cultural factors that should be considered when interpreting the behavioral and developmental profile of the Black child.

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Black Caregivers’ Perspectives on Racism in ASD Services: Towards Culturally Responsive ABA Practice

Cited by 3 publications

References 39 publications

Differences Between Black and White Caregivers in the Association Between Autism Diagnostic Process Satisfaction and Service Use

Differences Between Black and White Caregivers in the Association Between Autism Diagnostic Process Satisfaction and Service Use

Adaptation of the Caregiver Skills Training program for Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrant families of autistic children in the US

Improving Accuracy of Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Outcomes for Black Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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