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Police locate teen with Asperger’s syndrome
By Fran Jeffries
April 12, 2013Police have located a a Stockbridge teen missing since early this morning.
Julia Palmer, 16, was found on Bouldercrest Road in Clayton County more than 5 miles away from her home, a Henry County police spokesman said. She was observed by a passerby who contacted 911.
Police said the teen suffers from a form of Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. She was taken to Piedmont Hospital for observation but her injuries are minor.
About the Author
Fran Jeffries is a Newsletter Producer. She joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2005 as an Education Editor. She worked as a Breaking News Editor and Social Media Producer before joining the Newsletter team.
