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Autism in the Wild Overview

Program Overview

Through the collaboration efforts of professional first responders, autism subject matter experts and pediatric therapy providers, The ISAAC Foundation has developed a community-based first responder training program: Autism in the Wild.  

This multi-faceted program strives to do more than simply identify the inherent challenges first responders face when interacting with members of our community touched by autism and other special needs.  Its objectives are:

  • Help first responders understand autism and what behavior is communicating
  • Provide tools to help first responders build a sensory profile for an individual with autism which improves encounter outcomes
  • provide training for first responders on effective interaction techniques with individuals touched by autism
  • help to improve the quality of care and elicit positive outcomes between first responders and individuals with disabilities 

Department-wide coordinated training is available upon request.

 

 

AIW Trailer from The ISAAC Foundation on Vimeo.

Fire/EMS  Training

 

HALF DAY TRAINING

(1 training block)

$600 plus travel expenses

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FULL DAY TRAINING

(2 training blocks): $1000 plus travel expenses

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Law Enforcement Training

4 Hour Course

and

 8 Hour Course

 

Idaho POST Approved

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Search
& Rescue Training

HALF DAY TRAINING

(1 training block)

$600 plus travel expenses

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FULL DAY TRAINING

(2 training blocks): $1000 plus travel expenses

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Dispatch Training

 

HALF DAY TRAINING

(1 training block)

$600 plus travel expenses

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FULL DAY TRAINING

(2 training blocks): $1000 plus travel expenses

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TRAINING TOPICS

  • Intro to ASD and classifications and severities
  • Frequently used terms associated with ASD
  • Sensory systems and sensory integration dysfunctions related to ASD
  • Various forms of ASD communication and challenges associated with clear communication
  • Encounter strategies specific to first responder job requirements
  • Use of weighted blankets in the field
  • Missing persons searches
  • Use of ISAAC Alert 911 dispatch registration
  • Instruction on use of escorts and therapeutic holds

TESTIMONIALS

“This will be a very helpful tool in dealing w/individuals on the ASD spectrum. I was definitely skeptical initially, but I am now excited at the prospect of the station visits.”

“Very well organized and presented. Both instructors worked great together presenting the material.”

“Excellent Instructors able to bring their personal experience to the class and explain the ‘why’.”

"Great start. Gave a level of awarness that will help me better serve the most vulnerable people in our community. Very nice job with this program. This type of training can relate to a large group of people that we interact with on a daily basis, whether they have ASD or not. As a fire service we want to train with ladders and hose. But we often fail to train on how to deal with people. Thanks so much."

 

"Great class. I was unaware of how to approach some of these situations. I now feel better prepared. THANK YOU!"
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