First Responder Autism Training
Free Workshop & Lunch
Hosted by the Autism Society of Greater Akron
For Law Enforcement, First Responders, Criminal Justice Personnel & Security
October 17, 2018 · 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Center
4125 Medina Road Akron, OH 44333
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 11!
DID YOU KNOW?
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are seven times more likely to have a 911 encounter than a neurotypical person. Join us for this comprehensive training (CEU/CLE available) with two first responders who are personally and professionally experienced in ASD.
FOCUS OF TRAINING
• Recognizing the signs of ASD
• Discussion of how specific incidents should be handled
• Response and de-escalation techniques
• Behavioral, communication, and sensory challenges for people with ASD
Training is a combination of information pieces and actual incident reviews from real-life situations.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION CEU/CLE AVAILABLE
This course has recently been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 4.25 total CLE hour(s) instruction. ($50)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Given the limited seating available and restricted grant funding, this training is only for: Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel, EMS, Criminal Justice Personnel & Security. Any registrations outside of this audience cannot be accepted.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Captain William Cannata
Captain William Cannata, Jr. (Retired) has been a member of the fire service for more than 30 years and is the Program Director of “Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition (ALEC),” formed in 2003. He is also a parent of a young man with autism.
Lieutenant Jimmy Donohoe
Lieutenant Jimmy Donohoe is the creator of the “Take Me Home Program,” a database where participants who are unable to speak or properly identify themselves to police officers register with a photo, physical description, and contact information so first responders can provide special assistance that may be required when contact with a person with autism occurs. He is also a parent of a young man with autism.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING LOCATIONS IN OH:
Cleveland: October 15, 2018
Youngstown: October 16, 2018
Columbus: October 18, 2018
Cincinnati: October 19, 2018
This training made possible in part due to a grant by the Akron General Employees fund and other community sponsors.
MEETING ACCOMODATIONS PROVIDED BY:
Lunch provided by: