Unlocking The Spectrum
- Presenter(s): Matt Gruenwald
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Date: Jul 30, 2025
With autism rates rising both nationally and globally, it's crucial for frontline telecommunicators to communicate effectively with individuals on the spectrum and those with Sensory Processing Disorders. This session will provide practical strategies to enhance interactions, improve understanding, and ensure better outcomes for public safety responders.
Learning Objectives:
- At the culmination of this session, participants will have increased knowledge of what Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder are.
- At the culmination of this session, participants will have a better understanding of how to improve their communications with those who are on the spectrum.
- Finally, at the culmination of the session, participants will be better prepared to obtain information necessary for responding units to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.
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With autism rates rising both nationally and globally, it's crucial for frontline telecommunicators to communicate effectively with individuals on the spectrum and those with Sensory Processing Disorders. This session will provide practical strategies to enhance interactions, improve understanding, and ensure better outcomes for public safety responders.Learning Objectives:
- At the culmination of this session, participants will have increased knowledge of what Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder are.
- At the culmination of this session, participants will have a better understanding of how to improve their communications with those who are on the spectrum.
- Finally, at the culmination of the session, participants will be better prepared to obtain information necessary for responding units to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.
