Understanding Autism: A Guide for First Responders

6450 US Highway 6,Portage IN 46368

24 October, 2022

Description

Understanding Autism: A guide for First Responders is a training event for all disciplines of public safety, search and rescue volunteers, medical providers and more. In this seminar, participants will learn: How to identify individuals on the spectrumStrategies to gain cooperation and comp;laince withoug using forceTactics to manage sensory challengesEmpathy for challenges facing autistic individuals and their familiesStrategies to overcome communication challengesRealistic DE-ESCALATION techiniquesSearch tactics to exponentially increase success and SAVE LIVESTactics to navigate the most CRITICAL calls for serviceAditionally, local groups and organizations from NW Indiana with other trainng programs and supporting programs will be on hand with information for public safety agencies about the programs they offer. Captain Turning is President of Blue Bridge, LLC: a company dedicated to providing Autism Response training to Police and First Responders worldwide and safety education and coaching to Special Needs families seeking to build critical relationships with their local First Responders. Captain Turning is a 25 year-veteran police officer who served most of his career as a K9 Handler, Trainer, and Supervisor. Captain Turning has served as Internal Affairs Commander, Patrol Division Commander, and Training Officer for his police department. Captain Turning is also a proud Autism Dad, blogger at "Bacon and Juiceboxes", and author of "Desperate Pursuits", a novel based on the challenges facing a father coming to grips with his son's diagnosis.