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New Haven police launches Autism Safety Alert Program for residents
Naugatuck mom Jenn Harding and her son Derek were in a terrifying car crash a few years ago. “The gentleman hit us so hard, he knocked my tires off my rims,” Harding said. She’s glad they were OK, but the scary part was thinking about what if she wasn’t, because Derek has autism. “Derek can’t speak. Derek couldn’t say...
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North Haven police join Linked Autism Safety Project
“We have a handful of different fidget toys that can be available for the individual to use,” Ashley McClain, of Linked Autism, said. Out of a small vinyl drawstring backpack, she pulled different types of tools for North Haven police officers responding to calls involving people with autism and special needs. “We also have a sensory sock. And this you…
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Program teaches first responders how to better interact with people with autism
The North Haven Police Department is working with a North Branford mom to help first responders learn more about people with autism.
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Springtide Focuses on Health Conditions Apart From Autism as Part of Holistic Treatment
Springtide Child Development takes a holistic approach to treatment, and that includes looking out for comorbidities, other health conditions that someone with autism might be dealing with and need attention for.