Dr. Brian Boyd presents: Exploring the Consequences of Bias and Structural Racism on Service Disparities in Autism

The Northwest MHTTC is excited to co-sponsor the UW SMART Center's Annual 2022 Speaker Series. Originally a series of in-person events, we have moved these presentations to a virtual format due to COVID-19. 

Join us on Wednesday, March 23 from 8:30 - 9:45am for a presentation by Brian Boyd who will present:

Exploring the Consequences of Bias and Structural Racism on Service Disparities in Autism

 

Please note: Certificate of Attendance and Washington state clock hours will be available for attendees of the live session.


Description:
The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism have served as stark reminders of longstanding inequities in our society. These pandemics have exacerbated disparities for more vulnerable and marginalized groups, including those occupying the intersection of race and disability. This is also true for the ongoing disparities in autism that we must reckon with and that have contributed to differential access to a timely diagnosis, experiences with services, and poorer outcomes for some children and families who are racially and linguistically diverse. This presentation will address how structural racism and implicit bias have likely contributed to these disparities as well as pose potential solutions and next steps for the field to address these vexing issues. 

 

Objectives:

  • Understand differences between implicit bias and structural racism
  • Examine relationships between racial biases and service access for minoritized autistic children
  • Identify potential next steps and solutions to address disparities in autism research and services  

 


About the Presenter:Brian

Brian Boyd, PhD

Professor and Director of the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project @University of Kansas

Dr. Brian Boyd is Professor and Director of the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at the University of Kansas. As Director of a community-based, applied research center focused on child development, he has been heavily engaged in research that involves the most vulnerable, and often marginalized, populations. As a special educator by training, much of his research has involved the development and evaluation of evidence-based practices that could be implemented within school-based contexts. This work led to some of the first comparative efficacy studies of classroom-based interventions for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum. His more recent work has focused on how issues of implicit bias and race affect the lives and outcomes of families and autistic individuals of color, and strategies to address known racial / ethnic disparities. Dr. Boyd’s work has been continuously funded by both the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Institutes of Health. Currently, he serves on multiple national boards that are dedicated to improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities and those from historically underserved communities.

 

 

 


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Starts: Mar. 23, 2022 8:30 am
Ends: Mar. 23, 2022 9:45 am
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March 23, 2022
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