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Candid Conversations: Navigating Police Interactions While on the Spectrum

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Join the American Autism Association and Behavior Specialist Joy F. Johnson for a candid conversation on how to safely interact with police and law enforcement while being on the autism spectrum. The conversation will also touch on specifically the experience of Black individuals on the autism spectrum and address the implications of a biased policing system in the United States.

The event will be streamed on our Instagram Live (@myautism).

We’d like to open up the conversation to our community and ask that you please submit your questions at the link below, and our moderator will present them to Johnson during the discussion.


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Joy F. Johnson, M.Ed., M.S.

Joy F. Johnson is a Behavior Specialist, Inclusion Specialist, and Autism Advocate who partners with organizations, individuals, and families to improve the lives of those impacted by autism. After spending years working in clinical settings, non-profits, and schools, her experience enables her to truly serve and represent autism  community members in various contexts. Johnson holds a Masters in education, a Masters in psychology with a specialization in ABA, and is currently a PhD candidate . 

In addition to her extensive education professional experiences, I have a great deal personal experience. She is on the autism spectrum herself which provides me with a unique perspective,  knowledge,  and  source of passion.  

Follow her work and storytelling on Instagram, @joyfjohnson

Earlier Event: April 2
World Autism Awareness Day
Later Event: June 18
Autistic Pride Day