April marks National Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data, 1 in 31 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. Rose talks with Georgia Tech associate professor Jennifer Singh. She discusses autism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment while highlighting inequities in services through her documentary  “Navigating Autism in Communities of Color.” Parents Dr. Bernadette Kilo and Natasha Nelson also share personal stories of raising children with autism and advocate for better support systems.

<p>April marks National Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/autism-epidemic-runs-rampant-new-data-shows-grants.html#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20DC%E2%80%94APRIL%2015%2C%202025%E2%80%94Autism%20prevalence%20in%20the,in%20CDC's%20Morbidity%20and%20Mortality%20Weekly%20Report.">latest data</a>, 1 in 31 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. Rose talks with Georgia Tech associate professor Jennifer Singh. She discusses autism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment while highlighting inequities in services through her documentary &nbsp;<a href="https://sites.gatech.edu/navigatingautism/">&ldquo;Navigating Autism in Communities of Color.&rdquo;</a> Parents Dr. Bernadette Kilo and <a href="https://supernovaparenting.org/meet-our-team/#:~:text=Natasha%20Nelson%2C%20also%20known%20as,Healthy%20Outcomes%20from%20Positive%20Experiences%20(">Natasha Nelson</a> also share personal stories of raising children with autism and advocate for better support systems.</p>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>

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