Understanding is the key for first responders dealing with autism spectrum individuals experiencing a crisis."We're trying to bridge the communication gap," said Christina Martinez, president of ...

The kits contain tools to assist officers in communicating with people, including children, who may have autism.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – In support of Autism Awareness Month, the Las Cruces Police Department is launching a new initiative this April aimed at increasing awareness and improving interactions with ...

OR GO WALKING AS A FAMILY. CALLED NONPROFIT IS GIVING FIRST RESPONDERS WHAT THEY ARE CALLING HERO BAGS. IT’S A WAY TO HELP OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS COMMUNICATE WITH THOSE WHO HAVE AUTISM AND CASASHA ...

BOUNTIFUL, Utah (KSTU) — In the shadow of the growing backlash over national plans to create a registry to track those with autism, a Utah group is spreading awareness by delivering sensory bags to ...

CROWN POINT – A few months ago, Matt Kodicek saw a Facebook post about firefighter paramedic Eric Henry in Springboro, Ohio. The Clearcreek Fire District firefighter brought sensory bags to the ...

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