ACS Minneapolis Somali Autism Spectrum Disorders Prevalence Project

2019

Studies the incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) among children in Minneapolis to determine whether children of Somali descent have higher rates of ASD than non-Somali children. The project involves public health surveillance of all children in Minneapolis between the ages of 7-9 by looking at school and health records. For all Somali children identified as having ASD through the surveillance activity, and a comparable number of non-Somali children, a case verification will occur through the clinical diagnostic process. The research is being conducted in close collaboration with parents and leaders in the Somali community.

autism prevalence Somali Minneapolis

Performing Research or Evaluation

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity

Not Applicable

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Single-County

N/A