SCHENECTADY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — The city placed its first “Child With Autism” street sign last Wednesday after a Schenectady mother made a special request. The sign aims to create a safer and more understanding community for her son who has autism.
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“I was very happy, I felt heard, I felt like my son was important and again my main thing is his safety,” said Jazmin Garcia, a Schenectady resident.
Garcia first thought of the idea for a street sign when she recalled a state law that passed in 2020, allowing for “Child With Autism” signs. However, she said she had never seen one in her community and wanted to change that.
For Garcia’s son, one of his favorite things to do is play outside.
“He loves playing outside especially this is his favorite time he loves the leaves,” said Garcia.
However, this activity can also be very dangerous for her son who Garcia said is sometimes not aware of his surroundings.