African American Children.
What is autism and what are the early signs?
The signs of autism can be detected by 18 to 24 months. And yet most children with autism are not diagnosed until 4-5 years of age and miss the opportunity for early intervention.
Autism Navigator Courses
For parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning about autism
What you do and say can make all the difference.
When you join Baby Navigator, you are creating your account to My Baby Navigator that will be customized for your baby's age, with links to resources that grow as your baby grows.
The earlier you join, the more resources you can be using as your baby is growing.
The National Black Church Initiative invites you to join Baby Navigator.
Text joy3 to 855-692-2291 to register.
Visit the NBCI Autism Awareness Page
Our Health Emergency Declaration in recognitionof the significance of
Autism Spectrum
Disorders in the African
American Community
The best time to get ready for preschool is between 9 and 16 months. The milestones that matter most are the ones that come before words. Check out our 16 by 16 Lookbooks "16 Gestures by 16 Months" and "16 Actions with Objects" to learn the critical milestones that children should reach by 16 months.
For an informational flyer for parents with concerns about their child, click here
For an informational flyer on how clinicians, educators and other professionals can promote early access to care, click here
Message to Educators
For a short introduction to the "Talking to Parents About Autism" kit and its materials Click here.
We have put together a list of resources that families and faith leaders may find helpful.
Click Here
Autism and Your Religious Community
