Collin recently witnessed an encounter with a young man who had autism and the police. The situation highlighted just how uneducated folks are about interacting with people who have autism, so Chuck had an expert on to chat about it.

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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - The Colin McClone Story
02:06 - Understanding Autism
06:48 - Autism Characteristics
11:35 - Supporting Individuals with Autism
17:06 - Manifestations of Autism
26:20 - Early Detection and Intervention
27:30 - IEPs in Public Schools
30:30 - Employment for Individuals with Autism
37:14 - Hope For Three Organization
39:46 - The Lighted Balls House Initiative
40:17 - Founding Hope For Three
45:39 - It's Cool to Care Campaign
49:01 - Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
49:20 - Positive Traffic Outcomes Program (PTOP)
52:00 - Empowering Parents of Children with Autism
53:05 - Dads Gatherings for Support
1:00:16 - Contacting Hope For Three

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