For this paper, I focus on the disparities that exist from raising children with autism from marginalized communities. Anthropology has an important role to play in the ways that members of society view people with autism, and to navigate this concept, I interviewed fourteen therapists, parents, program directors, researchers and social workers who have invested time and energy in working with children on the spectrum. I also used books and articles to supplement interviews. Of particular importance was how income, culture, and race affected the treatment and care that the children would receive, and how parents would try to overcome societal obstacles to obtain the best care. I found that demographics and socioeconomic background highly impacted treatment.
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