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Autism Awareness for First Responders

November 14, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Autism Training for First Responders

Course Description: This training session will focus on defining autism, recognizing autism in the field, and strategies for interacting and engaging with people with autism. The three most common, high-risk calls involving people with autism will be presented and discussed as well as criminal justice contact trends and interview techniques. Information specific to fire, EMS, and emergency room personnel is included. The training session is presented through multimedia images, audiovisual video, lectures, and handouts. Case examples will be discussed.

Instructors: Drs. Melissa Sreckovic and Christine Kenney are associate professors at the University of Michigan-Flint in the Education Department. Dr. Sreckovic earned her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Special Education with a focus on autism spectrum disorders and her MA from Michigan State University in Special Education and Literacy. Dr. Kenney earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Language, Literacy, and Culture and her MA from Eastern Michigan University in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Special Education. Drs. Sreckovic and Kenney have worked with individuals with autism for more than 15 years, including young children, adolescents, and adults. Most of their work with individuals with autism has been in school settings, but they have also supported individuals with autism in clinical and residential settings. They combine their expertise and passion for autism with their knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 8:30am – 12:30pm

Location:  Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507

Cost:  Certified members free, non-Certified members $25.00 per person, all others $50.00 per person

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

Details

Date:
November 14, 2023
Time:
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Organizer

LEORTC

Venue

Flint Township PD
5200 Norko Drive
Flint Township, MI 48507 United States
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