Parental Perceptions of Access to and Utilization of Services: Autism in African American Families
STUDY BASICS
Do you identify as Black or African American Full-time parent/legal guardian/caregiver of a Black/African American autistic child? You may be able to participate in a research study hoping to learn more about Black parents’ experiences navigating the service and treatment needs of their autistic children.
IRB: STUDY22050034
- Parental Perceptions of Access to and Utilization of Services: Autism in African American FamiliesMEET THE RESEARCHER

Valire Copeland
Valire Copeland, PhD, MPH, is a Professor in the School of Social Work and Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences. Dr. Copeland’s research and publications have focused directly on minority health and mental health disparities in service delivery, program planning, and treatment engagement for women and children. Her current scholarship focuses on culturally appropriate engagement and intervention strategies and their impact on health and mental health status.