Clinician's commentary to accompany barriers to referral and evaluation and corresponding navigation services for toddlers screening positive for autism spectrum disorder.

Comments on the original article by Hightshoe, et al., (see record 2024-10422-003) regarding barriers to referral and evaluation and corresponding navigation services for toddlers screening positive for autism spectrum disorder. This article described how a largely Latinx sample experienced unique barriers and how the (autism family navigators) AFNs were able to respond directly to the needs of families by remaining flexible.