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Interactions with Autism Spectrum Disorde

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

2002 S 13th St.
Duncan
State: OK
Zip Code: 73533

Start Time

04-02-2025 08:00 AM

End Time

04-02-2025 05:00 PM

Course Information

  • CLEET Hours: 8 hours (2MH hours)
  • CLEET Catalog Number: 24-0620
  • Cost: $0
  • Register: Contact Cory Sutton at cory.sutton@odmhsas.org

Agency Information

  • Contact Name: Cory Sutton
  • Contact Email Address: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
  • Contact Phone Number: 405-740-1645
Last Modified on Feb 13, 2025
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