Health disparities persist in the timely identification, evaluation, and intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for Somali families in Minnesota. This panel will share lessons learned from university-community partnerships aimed at improving access to culturally-sensitive autism evaluations and understanding barriers families commonly face. Speakers on the panel will give short presentations on clinical strategies, lived experience from Somali community members, and results from qualitative research studies. Participants will learn ways to provide and advocate for culturally responsive care tailored to Somali community members.