For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Experts attribute the change to improved screening and autism services for all children, and to increased awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families.
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For the first time, a larger share of Black and Latino children than white kids were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in 2020, according to a CDC report.