October 31, 2016 10:45 pm

Mass. Police Officer Teaches Fellow Officers About Autism

With one in 69 children being diagnosed with autism, a Massachusetts police officer is on a mission to train fellow officers on how to interact with those on the spectrum. Norwood Police Lt. Martin Baker, a father of a 22-year-old with autism, wants people to understand how to cope. The program known as ALEC, Autism Law Enforcement Coalition, was created by The Arc of South Norfolk.

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