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Something as simple as a blue envelope could help to avert tragic misunderstandings between people with an autism diagnosis and law enforcement officials. Ilyse Levine-Kanji explains how a bill before the Mass. State Legislature would give her family peace of mind.
Deb Fisher of Marlboro feared her son would have a hard time advocating for himself to first responders because of his autism. A new law should help.
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The intersection of policing, race, and autism has the potential to result in tragic outcomes. Black Americans are two to three times more likely to be killed by cops than white Americans, according to police data. Some of the hallmarks of autism - a developmental disability that millions of Americans have been diagnosed with - can further complicate interactions with police. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism can create challenges in social interactions, communication, and behavior. "Many individuals with autism don't respond immedia...
(NEW YORK) -- The intersection of policing, race, and autism has the potential to result in tragic outcomes. Black Americans are two to three times more likely to be killed by cops than white Americans, according to police data. Some of the hallmarks of autism - a developmental disability that millions of Americans have been
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The intersection of policing, race, and autism has the potential to result in tragic outcomes. Black Americans are two to three times more likely to be killed by cops than white Americans, according to police data. Some of the hallmarks of autism - a developmental disability that millions of Americans have been diagnosed with - can further complicate interactions with police. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism can create challenges in social interactions, communication, and behavior. "Many individuals with autism don't respond immedia...