Mission

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND) is a pediatric program of UCI Health working in partnership with the Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black, and Caribbean (LEAD-ABC), a UCI School of Medicine mission-based program aimed at producing future physicians who are committed to addressing the health needs of ABC communities in California, the United States, and beyond. In recognition of the history of lack of equitable care and access to health services among the ABC community, we have created with care and diligence, a collection of resources for this community. It is our hope that these resources will bridge the trust gap, create confidence, and build lasting connections between providers and ABC communities in Orange County, California. Through these connections, we aim to build healthier and stronger communities.

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