autism now webinar april 2 2013

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Preparing for Fires and OtherEmergencies

Presenters:Chris Lacy, Autism ALERT, Inc.

Lisa Braxton, National Fire Protection Association


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SAFEChris Lacey, BSME, [email protected]

Founder of


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Who Am I?

No one cares how much you know until they know how much youcare.


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What Are Your Concerns?

What are your biggest safety concerns?

Persons with autism are 7 times more likely to encounter lawenforcement.


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Medical ID Jewelry

Ingenuity is bred of necessity and determination.


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Special ID Cards

Ingenuity is bred of necessity and determination.


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Info Sheets

The basics

People in the know

Communication abilities

Medical and drug concerns

Sensory issues

Approach / de-escalation techniques

Atypical responses Odd behaviors

Date last updated


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Car / Home Decals

Alert first responders in case you can not!


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Family Picture

Child having a meltdown

Lost child / family member

Photos can speak when we can not.


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Caregivers Guide

Instruction manual for your child

Teach siblings too!

Dont forget relatives / babysitters / other

caretakers

Life is all about the details.


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Refrigerator Safety Pack

Large envelope on

refrigerator: EMERGENCYMEDICAL INFORMATION

Info sheets

Family picture

Nearby water sources

Blueprint of home (incl.security/lock info)

Phone list

Instruction sheets

A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plannext week.


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In an emergency

Emergency Suitcase

What will you pack?

Calling 911

Be specific!

Call ahead

Let the ED know you are coming

Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf.


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Technology

What are you most

likely to have near or

with you at all times?

Never overlook the obvious.


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ICE

ICE = In Case of

Emergency

List persons familiar

with the

individual with autism


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Tracking Devices

GPS

Perimeter /vicinity alarms

Child locators

Project Lifesaver,Caretrak, EmFinders

Let us hope it never happens but be ready if it does.


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Search and Rescue

Do a rapid search

CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!

Have info sheets available

Post persons at key places (i.e., WATER)

Do NOT set up the command center nearchilds residence

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in autistic

individuals.


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Search and Rescue

Bring out the dogs

A word about scent items

Be creative!

Toys/objects, food, movies, songs

Nobody misses the elephant in the room; its the mouse we

forget to look for.


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Away From Home

Visit or alert local police department

Perimeter alarm system

Consider temporary tattoos

Carry important paperwork and numbers

Raise awareness and tolerance

Understanding breeds acceptance.


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Interacting with First Responders

Reach outEducateAnticipate scenariosDirect the interactionYou have skills; use them

Be the person who has no regrets: be READY.


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For More Information:

Training for First Responders and

Caregivers: www.AutismAlert.org

Information on Autism Safety: www.SelectAutismMerchandise.com


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What Are Your Concerns?

Discussion

Persons with autism are 7 times more likely to encounter lawenforcement.


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A lack of words

Does not meana lack of

thought.

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Fire and Life Safety Tips for People

with Autism and their Families


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Lisa Braxton

Associate Project Manager

National Fire Protection Association

Public Education Division


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Founded in 1896

Headquarters in Quincy, MA

More than 70,000 members


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To reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other

hazards on the quality of life by providing andadvocating consensus codes and standards,

research, training, and education.


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To eliminate fire deaths and injuries through

effective public education programs and

information.

To ensure that strategies are included to reach

those at highest risk, including young children,

older adults, and people with disabilities.


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Materials from todays webinar:

The PowerPoint and recording will be sent to all participants. Email Phuong([email protected] ) if you experience any issues.

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