Desiree Jones is a third-year Ph.D. student studying developmental psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Desiree Jones
Graduate student
University of Texas at Dallas
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To address racial disparities in autism diagnosis and outcomes, we need more Black autism researchers and clinicians. Here are some tips to help recruit and train them.
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