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Autism and Law Enforcement -Part 2

This week I will continue the discussion about how individuals with autism can/should interact with law enforcement as well as important improving of the training of a law enforcement representative so that a law enforcement representative can recognize what autism looks like. This week I will discuss this issue when it comes to my own…

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Autism and Law Enforcement – Part 1

Why is it important to discuss autism and law enforcement? Individuals on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle to communicate and/or interact within the community. They can panic and appear nervous. It is the job of law enforcement to contain a situation and/or prevent a crime. If a law enforcement representative cannot recognize the signs/common attributes…

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Picky Toddler Eating Tips!

I have a vivid memory of my mother-in-laws (formerly sparkling) California kitchen floor spattered over RIDICULOUSLY with sweet potatoes, chicken bits and cereal from our then one-year-old twin girls. We were vacationing (if you can call it that), and their routines were disrupted. Routines like New York bagels; my daughters knew the difference.

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Tips for Healthy Summer Entertaining

BBQ season is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave healthy living behind. Let these 5 healthy entertaining tips help you win summer without sacrificing taste, fun, or your health goals. Give them Something to Crunch On Swap out traditional appetizers for a plate of crudites. Serve up veggies sticks with…

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Autism and Law Enforcement

How does what happened in Ferguson, Missouri matter to the autism community? I won't comment on the actual events that took place in Ferguson, Missouri in August. I'm shying away from my actual opinion on that incident because I want to keep the focus on autism and that incident had nothing to do with autism.…