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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.

Newsletter · By Susan McCorkindale · English · Official site

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  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Could Your Autistic Child Accidentally Waive Their Rights? (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 23, 2026

    Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Autistic Son Was Arrested (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    Don’t Wait for the Traffic Stop (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 9, 2026

    Raleigh Is Training Autism Families, Not Just Police (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 5, 2026

    Researchers Asked Autistic Adults What They Need From Police. Parents Should Hear Their Answers. (opens the original)

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