Breaking the Silence on Untreated Autism Among Asian American Children and Their Families

In the United States, 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among children of Asian descent, 1 in 19 are diagnosed yet less than one percent receive treatment.

Join us for a candid conversation about the factors contributing to the lack of access to autism treatment among Asian American children. We will delve into cutting-edge research and breakthroughs in personalized precision medicine, shining a light on promising treatments to optimize cognitive abilities and enhance the quality of life for Asian American youth living with autism.

Panelists:
– Dr. Lawrence Fung, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University
– Anna Wang, Co-founder and Vice-president of Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
– Kelly Ko, Parent of an Asian American child with autism

Moderator: Lisa Kim, Senior Manager of Media Relations, Stanford Medicine/Stanford Health Care

This event presented by The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education in partnership with Stanford Health Library, Stanford Asian Staff Forum, Stanford Health Care API & Allies ERG, the Department of Medicine’s Diversity and Inclusion Council, Asian American Activities Center (A3C), Stanford Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) and Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN).