Exploring the effects of racism on Black autistic children and their caregivers
Racism and Resilience Among Black Autistic Children and Caregivers
This study is looking at how racism and the stress that comes from it affect the mental health of Black parents who have autistic kids between the ages of 3 and 9, and it involves talking to 300 caregivers in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to better understand their experiences and how it impacts both them and their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060905 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how racism and racial trauma affect the mental health of Black parents with autistic children aged 3 to 9. By examining the experiences of 300 Black caregivers in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, the study aims to understand the impact of these stressors on both the caregivers' well-being and their children's behavior and development. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data to capture the full scope of the Black experience in relation to autism. Community involvement is a key aspect, ensuring that the voices of those affected are central to the findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black parents or caregivers of autistic children aged 3 to 9 years old.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or do not have autistic children within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and interventions for Black autistic children and their families.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on racial disparities in health, this specific focus on Black autistic children and their caregivers is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boyd, Brian Antonio — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Boyd, Brian Antonio
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.