People on the autism spectrum are 20 times more likely to come in contact with somebody from the police. Despite this, up until now there has been no training for police officers in how to recognise and react to people with autism spectrum disorder.
Spectrum Support, an organisation empowering the autism community, has partnered with the NSW Police to launch Australia’s first autism training initiative. We were joined by Katherine Peereboom, the CEO of Spectrum Support, to find out more.
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This mum of three boys with autism wants people to understand the toll it takes when they’re left out. Kathrine Peereboom knows the heartbreak of
Kathrine Peereboom is the founder of Spectrum Support, an organisation dedicated to empowering people with autism through safety and awareness programs. She’s this week’s Changemaker.
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