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officers and don’t immediately jump to “what did I do wrong?” and its corresponding body and mind stress. We are also working on trying to train and ease the process by showing individuals how to act in common scenarios that an autistic person may encounter, such as getting pulled over while driving, witnessing an accident or traumatic event or engaging in behavior that might make another person feel suspicious. Being able to effectively bridge the communication gap between people with autism and law enforcement is so important, and I am confident that it will lead to less stress on both sides of the equation. Watch this video embedded in this article that shows how to safely interact with law enforce- ment and first responders and then click HERE to order a free Wallet Card through Disability Independence Group. WANTED Haley Moss is a 20-year old University of Florida senior who was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at age three. She is an artist and the author of Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About and A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About. SUZANNE “BEANE” CHANESMAN At BB&T, we understand the importance of encouragement, having people who believe in you and are working to help you reach your goals. It’s what we do every day as we bring a can-do attitude to every relationship, sharing knowledge to help clients and communities move in a brighter direction. That’s why we’re proud to support organizations like the Autism Society of Northern VA that focus on young people and help build strong futures. BBT.com FOR CREATIVE & DETAIL-ORIENTED DESIGN TM Douglas French, Private Advisor, CFP® 703-331-1257 [email protected] B A N K I N G 68 ZOOM Autism through Many Lenses . I N S U R A N C E . I N V E S T M E N T S Member FDIC. Only deposit products are FDIC insured. © 2015, Branch Banking and Trust Company. All rights reserved. www.beanedesign.com [email protected] ZOOM Autism through Many Lenses 69