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In California, a mother is making sure police have the tools they need when they respond to situations involving people with autism and special needs, using an "Autism Safety Alert Form," and encouraging positive interactions with police.
The mother of a boy who has autism is making sure the Sonora Police Department has the tools it needs to respond to people with autism and special needs. Our KCRA 3 Community Champion is raising awareness about an autism safety alert form, encouraging positive interactions with police officers.
A fourth-generation Tuolumne County mom is helping the Sonora Police Department launch a new autism safety alert program to make it easier for families and individuals living with autism to
The mother came up with the idea of a prepared form for parents with children who have autism to fill out and give officers needed information when responding
A Sonora mom approached the police department with the idea.