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Tools For Your Toolbelt: Connecting With The Autism Community

Understanding how to quickly assess and respond to an individual with autism is a critical component of policing. Tools For Your Toolbelt: Connecting With The Autistic Community is a new course for law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania, designed to explain the fundamentals of autism and to teach basic skills that can be used when interacting with individuals on the spectrum and their families. Incorporating both data and scenarios, this course offers opportunities for law enforcement officers to learn, discuss, and share information. The course is offered statewide, through in-person training and online, as part of MPOETC’s Continuing Law Enforcement Education.

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The Ausome Show

As an “Ausome” Father, I found it hard to process my feelings and thoughts when my son was diagnosed at age 3. I had anger, regret, depression and readily took it out on everyone, including my wife at that time. Throughout the years, I learned to be blessed with my son’s gift, and speak out to other Fathers, Mothers, and those in our Ausome community.

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The Next Step Programs

Established in 2015, The Next Step Programs is all about paving the way for young adults with disabilities as they step out of high school.

Our core belief is simple yet powerful: individuals with disabilities deserve every chance to immerse themselves in all aspects of life. This includes opportunities for higher education, independent living, building social networks, and playing an active role in their communities.

TNS is recognized as a qualified waiver provider by PA’s Office of Developmental Programs.

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