Interactions with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Description
As a law enforcement officer, you expect to give commands and ask questions and receive immediate responses. The population with autism spectrum disorder may not be able to respond immediately because of cognitive, physical, or other issues. According to the CDC, the prevalence of autism is increasing rapidly. The CDC now estimates that 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder. With this course, you will obtain knowledge about autism spectrum disorder and ways to handle contacts. Topics covered include what is autism spectrum disorder, recognizing autism spectrum disorder, de-escalation techniques, tantrums vs. meltdowns, interviewing, and more.
Description
As a law enforcement officer, you expect to give commands and ask questions and receive immediate responses. The population with autism spectrum disorder may not be able to respond immediately because of cognitive, physical, or other issues. According to the CDC, the prevalence of autism is increasing rapidly. The CDC now estimates that 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder. With this course, you will obtain knowledge about autism spectrum disorder and ways to handle contacts. Topics covered include what is autism spectrum disorder, recognizing autism spectrum disorder, de-escalation techniques, tantrums vs. meltdowns, interviewing, and more.
Location
1702 Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 74801
Shawnee
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 74801
Start Time
12-16-2026 08:00 AM
End Time
12-16-2026 05:00 PM
Register: Contact Cory Sutton at cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
* Contact Name: Cory Sutton
* Contact Email Address: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
* Contact Phone Number: 405-740-1645
Cost: none
Cost: FREE
Last Modified on
Aug 20, 2026
