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Autism service dogs… Service dogs have been found to be very beneficial for some children and adults with autism. Autism Speaks has put together a list of resources to help you learn more about … Service Dogs of America   Our mission at Autism Service Dogs of America (ASDA) is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals living with autism, and their families, by providing exceptionally well trained service dogs. Our service dogs …

How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics… associated with autism can leave some autistic people unable to fully participate in these interactions.  Some law enforcement data have suggested that people with disabilities are seven times more likely to have police encounters than the … major barrier for people with autism and police officers, whether the person with autism is a witness or a victim. Autistic individuals often aren’t treated as credible because of communication barriers and issues with memory.  Behavior challenges … a growing field. Some studies have found the confidence of police officers when working with the autism community is beneficial to training initiatives. They also found that the welfare of autistic people is dependent on the knowledge of the …