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Interactions with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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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 31 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 31 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

OSU Institute of Technology, 1801 East 4th St.
Okmulgee,
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 74447

Start Time

10-05-2026 08:00 AM

End Time

10-05-2026 05:00 PM

 

Course Information:

Cost: Free
Hours: 8 (2MH)

Contact Information:

Contact: Cory Sutton
Email: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
Phone: 405-222-6042

Last Modified on Sep 29, 2026
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