Author:
Spinks-Franklin Adiaha,Mittal Shruti,Pereira-Smith Silvia,Beers Nathaniel
Abstract
The impact of racism has led to significant disparities in the diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth. Many NDD diagnoses, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and autism spectrum disorder, are overdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or under-identified in BIPOC youth compared with other medical conditions (eg, asthma, diabetes). These disparities influence the types and quality of services received, leading to long-term adverse effects.
Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders, overdiagnosis, under-identification
Publisher
American Academy of PediatricsItasca, IL
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