PBS NewsHour

Children of color with autism face disparities of care

Clip: 02/07/2017 | 9m 7s

African-American children are often diagnosed with autism at older ages than white children, missing years of potential intervention and treatment. Special correspondent John Donvan and producer Karen Zucker meet a black family who struggled to find community and resources for their son with autism, but are now helping others who need answers and support.

Aired: 02/07/17

Rating: NR

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