NSW police to undergo training to better respond to people with autism

Kathrine Peereboom is the founder of Spectrum Support, an organisation dedicated to empowering people with autism through safety and awareness programs. She’s this week’s Changemaker. 

One in 70 people in Australia have Autism Spectrum Disorder.   In the United States, the number increases to 1 in 54.

Jo Abi from 9Honey chats with Kathrine and another family highlighting the terrifying challenges of buying food and medical supplies for their Autistic loved ones whilst the grocery shopping frenzy continues.