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Training, disclosure needed to prevent tragedies involving neurodiverse people, say B.C. experts

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A 15-year-old boy was killed in a police shooting in Surrey last Sunday .

Family identified the teen as Chase De Balinhard , a “loving and caring” boy who was on the autism spectrum.

B.C. advocates call for front-line training to deal with neurodivergent people.

A 2017 study found teens and adults with autism have frequent interactions with police.

In B.C. , the Pacific Autism Network has trained more than 3,500 first responders, including police, over the last 15 years .

AutismBC’s Perrault said better training is needed in all emergency sectors, not only police.

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