<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Dennis Debbaudt shares his 30-year journey addressing autism-related police interactions and developing training programs for law enforcement nationwide. </p><p>His pioneering work bridges the gap between public safety professionals and the autistic community through educational materials, videos, and hands-on training that helps prevent tragic misunderstandings.<br><br>• Former detective agency owner whose autistic son's diagnosis in the 1980s revealed a complete lack of resources on autism-police interactions<br>• Created the first-ever training materials addressing autism for law enforcement in the early 1990s<br>• Highlights the staggering increase in autism prevalence from 2-5 in 10,000 people to today's 1 in 36<br>• Emphasizes that autistic behaviors can be misinterpreted as drug intoxication or non-compliance<br>• Teaches officers to recognize "street signs" like autism awareness stickers and specialized terminology<br>• Promotes techniques including increased personal space, extra processing time, and varied communication approaches<br>• Focuses on voluntary disclosure strategies and technology tools that can alert first responders<br>• Trains others to continue his work ensuring that these critical interactions become safer for everyone<br><br>If you know anyone who would like to tell their story, send them to TonyMantor.com contact, and they can provide their information to potentially become a guest on our show. </p><p>Please tell everyone about Why Not Me? The World, the conversations we're having, and the inspiration our guests give to show that you are not alone in this world.<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>