Post by misty on Apr 6, 2006 13:09:59 GMT -5
Here's an autism tip I discovered that could truly be a lifesaver.
This week I want you think about the people you would call on in an
emergency -- your community's "first responders".
Because children on the autistic spectrum rarely have a fear of the
unknown or a sense of situations that may be dangerous, they often
come in contact with policemen, fire fighters, and emergency
medical staff.
Depending on your community, these individuals may have had very
little training or education on Autism or how to interact with
someone who has autism during an emergency situation.
Here are some helpful information packets to share with the "first
responders" in your community:
1. Scott Campbell, the President of Parents Of Autistic Children
of Northern Virginia has put together a great page of resources
related to Autism Awareness & Home Safety.
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?DAPKonq0Pu4LrAaVe9Lg7A
2. The Autism Society of Michigan offers a wonderful special
report entitled, Protecting Loved Ones with Autism (PDF)
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?UQ9QpXU3fma16X0mVKqHxg
3. And unless you live in a town where "everyone knows your name",
placing an Emergency Alert Decal in your child's bedroom window
will ensure that all "first responders" know that there is a child
inside who needs special attention.
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?wUvl.Fu5.ejTsl7uNkLEyg
This week I want you think about the people you would call on in an
emergency -- your community's "first responders".
Because children on the autistic spectrum rarely have a fear of the
unknown or a sense of situations that may be dangerous, they often
come in contact with policemen, fire fighters, and emergency
medical staff.
Depending on your community, these individuals may have had very
little training or education on Autism or how to interact with
someone who has autism during an emergency situation.
Here are some helpful information packets to share with the "first
responders" in your community:
1. Scott Campbell, the President of Parents Of Autistic Children
of Northern Virginia has put together a great page of resources
related to Autism Awareness & Home Safety.
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?DAPKonq0Pu4LrAaVe9Lg7A
2. The Autism Society of Michigan offers a wonderful special
report entitled, Protecting Loved Ones with Autism (PDF)
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?UQ9QpXU3fma16X0mVKqHxg
3. And unless you live in a town where "everyone knows your name",
placing an Emergency Alert Decal in your child's bedroom window
will ensure that all "first responders" know that there is a child
inside who needs special attention.
clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?wUvl.Fu5.ejTsl7uNkLEyg