Autism & Law Enforcement: Recognizing and Reducing Risk

Autism & Law Enforcement A Parent Workshop: Recognizing and Reducing Risk for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders Ft. Worth, Texas June 28, 2003 Tarrant County-ASA

Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why should law enforcement professionals recognize autism in field situations? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Behaviors & characteristics commonly seen in people having autism. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Autism’s High Risks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Circumstances when first responders might come in contact with a person having autism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Common reasons for assistance calls ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Elopement, Runners, Lost & Wandering ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Forms of identification & informational handouts used by person with autism or caregiver ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

911 Red Flag ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Suggested responses for law enforcement to use with a person having autism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fire, Emergency Response & ER Their time is valuable: having person wait, even if for minor injuries, may increase length and intensity of initial response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Is sensory over-stimulation a factor? Look for outward behaviors. Move person to a quiet place. Calm creates calm . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Arrest & Incarceration ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Interview & Interrogation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tips for Interviewers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Situations where people with autism may be perfect victims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Victim-Witness Interviews ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Proactive Options ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Educational Partnerships ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Programs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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