Emergency Responders

What Would You Do If…

A person with Autism creates a public disturbance?

Would you think it’s drugs, a mental illness or maybe they’re being antagonistic?

How would you check for and treat injuries? How would you rescue a child that is hidden in the house, unaware that there is danger?

No visible signs of a disorder + socially unacceptable behaviors = A PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHTMARE

Autism is a spectrum disorder, presenting a mix of behaviors that can add further confusion and cause real danger on the scene of a crime, accident, fire, or disaster

Today 1 in 65 children are diagnosed with Autism. It is CRITICAL as First Responders to recognize common signs and behaviors so you can respond swiftly and appropriately.

“Debi,
Recently I was providing first aid at a community event and a woman came to me and advised that her son was missing. Her son has Asperger’s Syndrome and had wandered off from where he was told to stand. I immediately began looking for the child and remembered all of the information on how to deal with Autistic kids that I had learned from you. As a public safety professional the information that you provide is great for us to know. Thank you so much.
Just to let you know, the child was found safe.”
Beth Burgess, Deputy Director
DeKalb Emergency Management Agency

What You’ll Learn in Spirit of Autism’s Emergency Responder Training Course:

How to Recognize Different Degrees of Autistic Behaviors
When to Step in and Interrupt a Behavior
Helpful Communication Hints
What Sensory Issues Cause Meltdowns and Non-Compliance
What You Should NEVER Do in a Power Struggle
Critical Tips for Search and Rescue
What to Avoid in Medical Triage
Best Restraining Method
What Technique Can Diffuse Hyperactivity or Shutdown
Things You May Encounter at the Scene and How to Best Respond

…and Much More

BONUS!

Take a Spirit of Autism Training Course and Receive a Special Public Safety Discount

on Autism and Sign Language Mini Charts for Emergencies

“Now that I am an EMT, I soaked even more of your information in because we didn’t cover it in class. And I do a lot of Search and Rescues and Lost Child missions with the Guard and all of that info kept running through my mind on how it might be helpful in certain situations I encounter. Keep up the good work!” -A.R.

Debi Taylor is a proud member of:

Spirit of Autism Trains:

C.E.R.T. Groups

Police Departments

Fire Departments

First Responders

EMS

Fire Corps

Red Cross

“Hello Debi- I just returned from a busy week of workshops for nurses and daycare providers. Just wanted to let you know that your handouts were VERY well received. Thank you. Nurses particularly enjoyed learning from a parent of a child with autism about how to handle children during a crisis or illness.

Just thought you would want to know that your “spirit” has touched many this week.  ”

~Louise (SigningFamilies.com)

Emergency Responders Disaster Response Products

The Autism Mini Chart for Emergencies

This mini chart illustrates how to recognize and respond to victims with Autism in a disaster or emergency situation. The mini chart is pocket sized (4″ by 6″) and includes a list of common signs and behaviors of Autism as well as quick medical tips to use during an emergency situation by First Responders, Health Care Professionals, and many others.

Individual charts cost $1.99 each
Package of 25 charts cost $25.99
Package of 50 charts cost $46.99
Package of 100 charts cost $84.49
101 or more charts, please call us for special discounts on large purchases.

Note: Shipping and Handling is included in all these prices

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The Sign Expressions Language Mini Chart for Emergencies

This mini chart includes photos, words, and phrases to help facilitate communication during an emergency, including HELP, INTERPRETER, ALLERGIES, the Alphabet (Spanish and English) and Numbers. Our trilingual sign language mini chart is pocket sized (4″ by 6″) and include many important words to use during an emergency situation by First Responders, Health Care Professionals, and many others.