Defending Autism With Dan Franklin
Available on YOUTUBE, ITUNES, SPOTIFY, or wherever you get your podcasts!
We want justice for our clients, and we do what we can to achieve it in every case.
But when it comes to clients with autism spectrum disorder, we are still far behind in understanding what it is and why it matters. And the bigger problem is that we often spend more talking about those on the spectrum instead of talking with them.
Therefore, meet a wonderful human being by the name of Dan Franklin. Dan has autism and has experienced the broken criminal system firsthand.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Decriminalizing Developmental Disabilities (D3) organization;
- Living with autism;
- Scripting, masking, and meltdowns;
- Difficulty predicting and planning for long term consequences;
- Tragic outcomes when the criminal system ignores autism;
- Practical advice for lawyers representing a person with autism.
LINKS:
D3 (Decriminalizing Developmental Disabilities)
Autism Speaks: Judicial System | Autism Speaks
Autism & the Justice System: A free, one-hour course with Doug Passon and Dr. Laurie Sperry
Dan’s Talk to the Bellingham City Counsel (FORWARD TO SEVEN MINUTE MARK):
Bellingham City Council – 2025 Evening Meeting – Zoom (IT IS AT THE 7 MINUTE MARK & ONLY 3 MINUTES)
Do you like Dan’s inspirational autism hoodie? If so, click on this link to buy it!
