After meeting with advocates, the Pennsylvania State Police has unveiled informational cards for people with autism to present to officers during any interactions like traffic stops to better help with communication.
Pennsylvania State Police Distributing Informational Card to Autistic People
Lindsay Dragon, the executive director of a local support group Parenting Autism United, believes the ID cards will be especially beneficial for adults with autism who may not be aware of the harm they can cause in an interaction with police officers.
by Staff
June 25, 2024
The Pennsylvania State Police are handing out these cards to people with autism that they contact.
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Pennsylvania State Police
The PSP has officially started to distribute an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police, Fox56 reports.
The colorful and distinctive cards say “I Have Autism” and directs officers to be patient, use a calm and direct voice. The card also alerted the officers that they may be non-verbal, hypersensitive to noise and or touch.
Lindsay Dragon, the Executive Director of a local support group Parenting Autism United has a ten year old son who is greatly affected by autism.
She says that these cards being given out to people with autism will ease the mind of parents with children who have autism.
She also believes that these ID cards will be especially beneficial for adults with autism as well who may not be aware of the harm they are or can cause in an interaction with police officers.
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