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Autism Training Shifts Police Officers’ Attitudes, But Not Always in Expected Ways

A study of 438 law enforcement officers found that autism training significantly reduced stigma and increased ...

ABA = Strict Training is a Misconception | An Expert Explains the Real Applied Behavior Analysis That Increases "I Did It!" Moments

I am Yamaguchi, an evangelist for developmental support. Today, I will be exploring the theme of "ABA = Strict Training?
newswise

University Forms Autism Training Hub to Close Gaps in Services

Newswise — It’s been more than 80 years since the “father of child psychiatry,” Leo Kanner, made the first clinical diagnosis of autism. For most of that time, education and services have taken place ...
WMAZ

Mother's petition for autism training in law enforcement gains 28,000 signatures

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Warner Robins mother has gathered 28,000 signatures on a petition calling for specialized autism training for law enforcement officers after an encounter involving her autistic ...
Orlando Sentinel

During Autism Acceptance month, advocates highlight importance of police autism awareness training

Two years ago, Dawn Turnage’s 18-year-old son Justin walked away from a local pool and into a Best Buy at the Waterford Lakes Town Center, dripping wet and wearing only his underwear. Turnage called ...
KETV Omaha

Autism Action Partnership hosts autism training for law enforcement

Autism Action Partnership hosted autism training for five law enforcement agencies in Nebraska and Iowa Thursday. Officers learned how to interact with people on the spectrum and de-escalate ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Autism Center Trains First Responders Across Kentucky

Season 5 Episode 58 \| 3m 31s Video has Closed Captions \| CC. Kentucky Autism Center helps first responders improve int ...