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  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with socio-communicative deficits.
  • Interactions between law enforcement and individuals with ASD can be challenging due to insufficient police training.
  • Problematic interactions can lead to negative outcomes for both individuals with ASD and police officers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of simulated traffic stops in improving the experiences of drivers with ASD during police interactions.
  • To quantify changes in anxiety, comfort, and self-perceived knowledge levels following a simulated traffic stop intervention.
  • To assess the impact of prior police experience on the effectiveness of the intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A simulated routine traffic stop practice event was conducted with drivers diagnosed with ASD.
  • Pre- and post-intervention measures were used to quantify participants' feelings about police interactions.
  • Longitudinal data was collected to assess the long-term effects of the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported a statistically significant improvement in anxiety, comfort, and self-perceived knowledge immediately after the simulated traffic stop.
  • Initial disparities in psychological measures between participants with and without prior police experience did not become non-significant post-intervention.
  • Longitudinal data indicated sustained improvements in psychological measures, though sample size limited definitive long-term conclusions.

Conclusions:

  • Practice traffic stops can significantly benefit drivers with ASD and law enforcement nationwide.
  • Police officer training curricula should incorporate specialized training for interacting with individuals with ASD and other special populations.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm long-term effects.