Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Individuals with autism have difficulty with social communication and interaction. This includes trouble with understanding non-verbal communication (eye contact, body language), elements of verbal communication (non-literal phrases, vague statements, convoluted statements), and environmental stimuli (certain kinds of environmental noise, blinking lights / screensavers.View Resource
As police officers, you are most often the first ones called in emergent situations and the first to arrive on the scene. You are required to assess complex situations and make decisive, rapid decisions to address the problems at hand.View Resource
Although autism is more frequently diagnosed in boys, girls can be diagnosed with autism too. The signs and symptoms of autism can present differently in girls, which may cause girls with autism to go un-diagnosed.View Resource