WATCH: Autism diagnoses are soaring among Somali kids in Minnesota – why?

[Deeq A.]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Autism diagnoses among Somali American children in Minnesota are rising at alarming rates, far surpassing national averages. In Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the United States, research reveals that one in 16 Somali children is diagnosed with autism—a stark contrast to the national rate of one in 53. The alarming increase has left parents and healthcare providers deeply concerned, exposing not only a scarcity of resources but also the cultural barriers Somali families encounter when seeking autism care.

Source: Hiiraan Online