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Diagnosing Autism in Minority Communities

Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 12s

Del Parks' mom Stephanie is studying the challenges faced by people of color when the system fails to deliver accurate diagnoses of autism.

Extras
An autistic man’s community sets an all too rare example of acceptance.
The workplace is a challenging environment for many people on the spectrum.
Amy Gravino shares painful memories of bullying she endured for being different.
A trip to a cat shelter takes an unexpected turn for Mickey and his mother.
How life turned out for the first child diagnosed with autism, and what acceptance means.
Autistic people across the spectrum discuss what it’s like to be autistic.
How life turned out for the first child diagnosed with autism, and what acceptance means.
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