Two Sides to the Safety Equation: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Individuals with ASD

• By: Emily Iland, MA, ET Autism Advocate and Consultant
• October 1st, 2018
• community, fall 2018 issue, first responder, police training, safety
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Given the heightened risk that individuals with autism face when they have contact with the police, this article highlights two valuable safety programs that bridge the gap between police and those with ASD to build mutual understanding and improve outcomes in a police encounter. Media outlets...

Pathways to Justice: Beyond Crisis De-Escalation Training

• By: Jessica S. Oppenheim, Esq.
• October 1st, 2015
• crime, first responder, law enforcement, legal issues, training
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A persistent and much-debated question for criminal justice professionals has been the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities as criminal defendants, as victims of crime, and as witnesses of crime. Issues arise from the moment of contact with a first responder. Since the...

Autism and Safety: It’s Unpredictable

• By: Jill Harris, PhD Adrienne P. Robertiello Children’s Specialized Hospital
• April 1st, 2015
• curriculum, emergency, first responder, safety
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While safety is important to everyone, it is a major concern among many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as the complex communication, social, sensory and behavioral challenges associated with ASD may place people with this disorder at increased risk of injury or death. Indeed, research...