Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness
A person with ASD is seven times more likely to come in contact with law enforcement.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Explain autism spectrum disorder.
Recite statistics related to autism spectrum disorder.
Discuss the three levels of autism spectrum disorder.
Recognize the characteristics of a person with autism spectrum disorder.
Relay important information when a child with autism spectrum disorder goes missing.
Determine ways to ensure everyone's safety when calls involve a person with autism spectrum disorder.
Course Information
Activity Instructions - Please Read
Learning Objectives
Autism Spectrum Disorder Worksheet
Introduction
Video: Officer Helps NJ Child with Autism Find his Lost Teddy Bear
Knowledge Checkpoint
Statistics
Activity: Statistics
Knowledge Checkpoint
Levels of ASD
ASD Levels
Knowledge Checkpoint
Processing Calls from a Person with ASD
Activity - Call Processing Tools
Knowledge Checkpoint
Missing Persons with ASD
Missing Person Scenario Questions
ASD Elopement Alert Form
Knowledge Checkpoint