Building Bridges: Community-Based Providers' Experiences Supporting Black Autistic Children and Their Families

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session One
  In Roundtable Session: Centering Families in Special and Inclusive Education (Table 16)

Abstract

Presenters will share findings from a qualitative focus group study designed to explore community-based parent educators’ experiences providing strategies and resources for Black autistic children and their families in North Carolina. Findings will highlight current school-related barriers experienced by Black families with autistic children.

Authors

• Jamie Pearson, North Carolina State University
  Presenting Author

• Lonnie Manns, North Carolina State University
  Presenting Author

• DeVoshia Mason Martin, North Carolina State University
  Presenting Author

• Janelle A. Johnson, North Carolina State University
  Presenting Author