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Residents urge expanded supports for neurodivergent children and training for officers
Summary
Public commenters highlighted gaps in local services for neurodivergent children, praised the Miami‑Dade "All Kids Included" arts program as an affordable model, and requested police training to reduce risks during enforcement; the commission noted existing programs and pledged follow‑up.
Parents and residents used the commission’s citizens’ forum to urge broader local supports for neurodivergent children and to press for training so officers can identify and safely interact with people who have disabilities.
A speaker who described parenting two children on the autism spectrum said early transition conversations (ages 12–14) and skill training are vital: "And we need as parents to hone in on those abilities so that our…
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