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Virtual reality sessions can help autistic people navigate police encounters more effectively

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Virtual reality sessions can help autistic people navigate police encounters more effectively
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A new study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was helpful for improving interactions between autistic teens and adults and law enforcement officers. These findings suggest that brief, focused interventions could support the transition from adolescence into adulthood and enhance independence for those in the autism community. The findings were published in the Journal of Autism and Developmen

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