Colorado Sate Univeristy - Lory Student Center

1101 Central Avenue
Fort Collins CO 80523

Phone: 970-377-9640
Email: [email protected]

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Description:
Trainer, Author, Video Producer And Parent Of A Young Man With Autism Are You Prepared For An Autism Emergency? Research indicates that persons with developmental disabilities, including a rapidly rising autism population, are approximately seven times more likely to come in contact with law enforcement and emergency personnel. Police and first response professionals will meet children and adults with autism in field situations. Dennis Debbaudt’s training will make these interactions safer and less stressful. Sunday, March 13, 2011 starting with special presentation by Temple Grandin followed by two training sessions presented by Dennis Debbaudt. Session 1, provides the best tools and options for parents, care providers, educators and persons with autism when developing partnerships with law enforcement, first response, and criminal justice agencies. Session 2, training will teach recognition and response contact, perpetrator/victim restraint and arrest options; dilemmas in interrogation and interview settings; and School Resource Officer issues. Individuals that attend this workshop will be able to train coworkers with the materials provided as well as a Certificate of Attendance. Registration Deadline: MARCH 8, 2011 Session 1 Presenter: Dennis Debbaudt 10:00 – 12:00 pm Target Audience: Parents and School Personnel Course Objectives WanderinglPreparing for an Autism Emergencyl Safety in the HomelSafe TravellAlerting Neighbors 911 data base alertslDeveloping a handoutlSafety and risk life skills educationlWorking proactively with schools & law enforcement *$10 Fee Registration is Required by March 8, 2011 Seating is Limited Session 2 Presenter: Dennis Debbaudt 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Target audience: EMS, Fire and Rescue Personnel, ER employees, Emergency Dispatchers, Law Enforcement, Field Officers, Police, Attorneys, FBI, and Homeland Security, School Resource Officers, School Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, Behavior Specialists Course Objectives: Become Familiar with Characteristics of Individuals with Autism & Developmental DisabilitieslBecome Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Increase Officer and Citizen Safetyl Enhance Officer Communication and Response Skillsl Save Valuable Time and Response SkillslAvoid Litigationl Build Community Partnerships Registration is Required Fee waived for qualified providers Fee Summary Fee for Keynote Speaker only $10 Fee for Session 1 $10 (includes Keynote presentation) Fee for Session 2 FREE for qualified professionals Fee for Session 2 only Non-professionals $20 Fee for Session 1 & Session 2 $30.00 (Non-professionals) For more information go to www.autismlarimer.org To Register call 970-377-9640