Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) training
interacting with individuals in emergency situations
(as featured on NBC’s today show)
Presenters:
- Captain Bill Cannata (Retired) of the Westwood, Massachusetts Fire Department and Current Program Director of the Autism Law Enforcement Coalition (ALEC)
- Sgt. Brent Reeves, member of the Special Victims Section of the Greenwich Police Department, discussing
police data services, responding to missing special victims and the SafetyNet Tracking System - Linda Talbert, Abilis Director of Therapeutic and Advisory Services
Sunday, October 23
1:00 pm
FEE: Free of charge to all attendees.
This session is designed for families and caregivers of those diagnosed with ASD.
Participants will learn:
- To prepare for an emergency involving a person with ASD
- How to identify characteristics and behaviors of a person with ASD
- How to effectively communicate with a person with ASD
- Discuss special tactics, rescue techniques and care
- Fire and Life Safety Education and safety drills