ArticleJournal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP2014
Conceptualization of autism in the Latino community and its relationship with early diagnosis.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Racial Differences in the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Parent concerns prior to an assessment of autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- Parental Perceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Latinx and Black Sociocultural Contexts: A Systematic Review.American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities · 2022Pooled it
- Reducing Barriers to Autism Screening in Community Primary Care: A Pragmatic Trial Using Web-Based Screening.Academic pediatrics · 2022Trial
- Family navigation to increase evaluation for autism spectrum disorder in toddlers: Screening and Linkage to Services for Autism pragmatic randomized trial.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2021Trial
- The "Dual Masking Phenomenon": A Critical Autoethnography of an Autistic Multiracial Latina Amid the Presence of White Autistic Researchers and Self-Advocates.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Understanding disparities in autism diagnosis and care: A socioecological perspective.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
- Association of maternal primary language with neurodevelopmental outcomes in high-risk infants.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Article
- Racial and ethnic disparities in psychological care for individuals with FASD: a dis/ability studies and critical race theory perspective toward improving prevention, assessment/diagnosis, and intervention.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Latinx caregivers and autism identification: what we know a scoping review.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2024Article
- Pediatricians' role in healthcare for Latino autistic children: Shared decision-making versus "You've got to do everything on your own".Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2023Article
- Barriers to referral and evaluation and corresponding navigation services for toddlers screening positive for autism spectrum disorder.Families, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family healthcare · 2023Article
- ASD Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences Among Mexican Heritage Families.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2023Article
- Differences in Processes Underlying Autism Service Engagement Among Latina and Non-Latina Mothers.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Article
- Familism and Parenting Stress in Latinx Caregivers of Young Children with Developmental Delays.Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) · 2022Article
- Understanding the Barriers to Receiving Autism Diagnoses for Hispanic and Latinx Families.Pediatric annals · 2022Review
- Are Developmental Monitoring and Screening Better Together for Early Autism Identification Across Race and Ethnic Groups?Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Article
- Delays in autism diagnosis for U.S. Spanish-speaking families: The contribution of appointment availability.Evidence-based practice in child and adolescent mental health · 2022Article
- Undocumented Mexican mothers of children with autism: navigating the health care and educational service systems.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2022Article
- Barriers to access and utilization of healthcare services for minority-language speakers with neurodevelopmental disorders: A scoping review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveEarly identification of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been linked to improved long-term developmental outcomes. However, Latino children are diagnosed later than white non-Latino children. We aimed to qualitatively assess the understanding and conceptualization of ASD in the Latino community to understand potential community barriers to early diagnosis.
methodsWe conducted 5 focus groups and 4 qualitative interviews with 30 parents of typically developing Latino children in Oregon. Participants were asked structured questions concerning video vignettes that follow a Latina mother from the time she begins to worry about her 3-year-old son's behaviors to the time he receives an ASD diagnosis. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and independently coded. Coded data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
resultsMany Latino families in the study had not heard of ASD or had little information about it. Families sometimes assumed that ASD red flags were normal or could be attributed to family dysfunction. Families also had concerns about provider communication and access to language services. Having a child with a developmental delay was associated with embarrassment, rejection, and family burden, making it difficult for parents to raise developmental concerns with providers.
conclusionsPediatric providers should not assume that Latino parents have heard of ASD or know its symptoms. Providers should be aware that parents may be reluctant to mention concerns because of cultural factors. The health care system needs to improve resources for Latino parents with limited English proficiency. Policies should encourage the use of developmental screening in primary care.
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