Wendy Yancy News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

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...

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...

"Nightline" speaks with parents of two autistic men who said the police didn't properly respond to 911 calls and led to tragic endings.