Thursday, March 28, 2013

Why African-American Children with autism may go undiagnosed

(Newswise) - The need for professional care of African-American children with autism can go unmet. Some of the disparity could stem from cultural differences in parental perceptions of behavior, says autism expert Margaret C. Souders, PhD, RN, assistant professor of human genetics at Penn Nursing.

"Families respond to behavioral challenges and quirky manners in many different ways," explains Dr. Souders in an article about health disparities in Penn Nursing's UPfront magazine. "Some

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