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First Responders Autism Training Session (#6643)


Wednesday, July 10, 2013: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
311 (David L. Lawrence Convention Center)

First responders touched by autism personally are the most ideally suited to provide information and professionally train colleagues how to interact with and assist individuals with autism in times of an emergency. Learn more about the autism spectrum disorder, its symptoms, and how stressful situations may bring about unique behaviors. Learn strategies to better respond to individuals on the spectrum in emergency situations. THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS 1 1/2 hour Autism 101

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1 1/2 hour 1st Responder breakout sessions

Presenters:

Jimmy Donohoe
Police Officer
Sargent Jimmy Donohoe is the creator of the Take Me Home program, a database where participants who are unable to properly identify themselves register with a photo, physical description and contact information so first responders can interact with increased knowledge when contact with a person with autism occurs.

William Cannata Jr.
Program Director Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition
Captain William Cannata, Jr., Retired, has been a member of the fire service for more than 30 years, and is the Program Director of the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition formed in 2003. He is also the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

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