Students With Autism Get Virtual Reality Lessons in How to Interact With Police
October 22, 2019
By: Sarah Schwartz
Source: Education Week
Being approached by a police officer can be a stressful situation for any teenager. But for students with autism, encounters with law enforcement can be especially dangerous.
Children with autism spectrum disorder may not be able to respond to directions or questions from the police. They may avoid eye contact, or be hyperfocused on something else. Police can interpret these behaviors as defiance or aggression.