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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

Locust Grove Fire Department
108 S Broadway
Locust Grove
State: OK
Zip Code: 74352

Start Time

06-20-2025 08:00 AM

End Time

06-20-2025 05:00 PM

Course Information

  • Hours: 8 (2MH Hours)
  • Cost: Free

Agency Information

  • Contact Name: Cory Sutton
  • Contact Email Address: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
  • Contact Phone Number: 405-740-1645
Last Modified on Feb 27, 2025
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