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Project

A NIH - Measurement Equity of Early Autism Identification Tools Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

Center:

GA-Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Brian Barger
[email protected]
404-413-3500

Project Description:

This project aims to understand whether available screening and assessment tools used to identify children with autism display equitable measurement properties for use with Black, Hispanic, and white populations. This work is funded by NIH.

Keyword(s):

Autism; Measurement Equity; Invariance; Health Equity; Screening; ADOS; ADI

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional, National