Hidden Dangers and How to Keep Individuals with Autism Safe in the Home, School, and Community
Think you know everything you need to know about autism safety, think again. Individuals with ASD are 40 times more likely to die from injury than the general population. If you have a child with autism, regardless of their age or where they fall on the spectrum, this may be the most important workshop you ever attend. This training is for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone involved with the care and education of a child or adult with autism. Safety, emergency, and crisis intervention are topics that are sometimes uncomfortable to think about. Being prepared for such situations is the best way to minimize the negative effects. This workshop will help prepare for emergencies and lower risk for children and adults at all levels of functioning.
These issues and more will be addressed:
This training provides concrete solutions for risks our children and adults are exposed to every day.
“I can not thank POAC enough for all you do for families and the community. I attended the Hidden Dangers workshop and it was a real life changer for me. Thank you!”
Noel Simonson, Parent