Reginald Person II, who has autism, has never been pulled over by police in real life, but a special program held late last week allowed him to practice what would happen to put him more at ease.

Person, 39, of Severn, was one of many attendees of Pathfinders for Autism’s traffic stop practice event in Howard County. He said it helped him practice not being anxious in the situation.

“Since I’m on the spectrum, I wanted to learn the steps I should take to stay calm,” Person said. “When something like this happens, I want to know what to do.”

Gail Montgomery signed up her son Wesley to attend because he just earned his learner’s permit and she wants him to know what to expect. The Eldersburg mother-son duo came to Howard County so that he could get the practice.

“I want him equipped to h

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