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Responding to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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As a public safety professional, you train regularly for interactions with diverse groups in your communities. However, it is possible you have not received training on how to interact with those with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. This course was developed in partnership with the California School for Forensic Studies at Alliant International University.

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Course Description

As a public safety professional, you train regularly for interactions with diverse groups in your communities. However, it is possible you have not received training on how to interact with those with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. This course was developed in partnership with the California School for Forensic Studies at Alliant International University.

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Course Details
Course Code: REL-PSC-AIU-RIASD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.
Describe ways that autism spectrum disorder can impact a person’s response to law enforcement.
Identify strategies for interacting more effectively with someone with autism spectrum disorder.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Characteristics of ASD and Its Impact on a Person’s Interactions with Law Enforcement

Consider This

Characteristics of ASD

ASD Severity Varies

How ASD Affects A Person’s Interactions with Law Enforcement

Review

Summary

Section 3: Response Strategies

Effective Communication is Paramount

Tips for Communicating More Effectively with Someone with ASD

De-escalation Strategies

Taking Someone with ASD into Custody

Reading Miranda Rights

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Instructor: John Delatorre, Psy.D.

Dr. John Delatorre is a licensed psychologist in Texas and Arizona. He has advanced training in forensic psychology and often performs police and public safety evaluations and threat assessments for law enforcement and private companies.

Disclosure: John Delatorre, Psy.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Law Enforcement; in the following settings: Law Enforcement.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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