Safety on the Spectrum™: Autism-informed De-escalation Training for School Resource Officers

One in five young adults with Autism will interact with a police officer before the age of 21, either in school or out in the community. Unfortunately, these interactions can lead to negative outcomes due to a mismatch between common de-escalation techniques and Autistic neurology. Safety on the Spectrum™ aims to bridge this gap by providing essential training to law enforcement officers with the goal of facilitating safe and respectful interactions for all. 

We invite School Resource Officers to join us for a virtual training session.

What you will Learn:

Autism-Informed De-Escalation:

• Techniques and Strategies for managing situations involving individuals with Autism and intellectual and developmental differences.
• Common characteristics of Autism including communication differences and sensory considerations.
• Information to prevent unsafe assumptions & promote positive interactions.

Outcomes:

• Improved understanding of Autism and its impact on behavior.
• Enhanced communication skills for effective de-escalation.
• Strategies for promoting safety and positive outcomes in interactions.

Please register below by October 14th. The Zoom link will be emailed to attendees on October 15th.

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Confidentiality Statement: We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our program participants and will not disclose any confidential information to external organizations, businesses, or government agencies.