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officers and don’t immediately jump to “what
did I do wrong?” and its corresponding body
and mind stress.
We are also working on trying to train and ease
the process by showing individuals how to act
in common scenarios that an autistic person
may encounter, such as getting pulled over
while driving, witnessing an accident or traumatic event or engaging in behavior that might
make another person feel suspicious. Being able
to effectively bridge the communication gap between people with autism and law enforcement
is so important, and I am confident that it will
lead to less stress on both sides of the equation.
Watch this video embedded in this article that
shows how to safely interact with law enforce-
ment and first responders and then click HERE
to order a free Wallet Card through Disability
Independence Group.
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Haley Moss is a 20-year old University of
Florida senior who was diagnosed with High
Functioning Autism at age three. She is an artist
and the author of Middle School: The Stuff
Nobody Tells You About and A Freshman Survival Guide
for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
The Stuff Nobody Tells You About.
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