LAWTISM: Autism, the Law, and What Parents Need to Know
I never thought my autistic child would end up in the criminal justice system. I was wrong. And what I learned in that nightmare led me to write this newsletter and e-book in the hope it will save other families from going through what we did.
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Could Your Autistic Child Accidentally Waive Their Rights? (opens the original)
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Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Autistic Son Was Arrested (opens the original)
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Don’t Wait for the Traffic Stop (opens the original)
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Raleigh Is Training Autism Families, Not Just Police (opens the original)
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Researchers Asked Autistic Adults What They Need From Police. Parents Should Hear Their Answers. (opens the original)
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