Resources

Autism Safety Toolkit: Keeping Our Children Safe - A Must-Read for All Parents and Caregivers
National Autism Association

Dangerous Encounters: Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism
by Bill Davis and Wendy Goldband Schunick

Autism Information for Emergency Personnel
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation

Car Emergency Cards for Autistic Kids: Paramedic Approved!
The Autism News

For Safekeeping: First Responders Autism Training Video
Autism Alliance of MetroWest (for purchase to educate your local community)

In the News

First Responders to Learn More About People with Autism
The Cape Breton Post

Police Officers and First Responders to Receive Autism Training
Howard County Autism Society

Helping Police Officers Understand the Autistic
The New York Times

NYPD Gets Training in Autism Recognition and Response
The Autism Society of America on Facebook

Watertown Woman to be Honored for Safety Efforts
Watertown Daily Times

Premise Alert Program Protects People with Special Needs
The Beacon News