Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Healthcare providers are accustomed to anxious patients. For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory issues, an aversion to physical contact, or changes in their daily routine could lead to a negative doctor’s office visit.View Resource
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
The Chafee Amendment (enacted in 1996) states that non-profit groups or government agencies are allowed to reproduce or distribute literary works without infringing on copyrights if the literature is intended for blind individuals or for individuals with a disability.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
Healthcare professionals use a variety of tools to diagnose ASD. While certain questionnaires are more commonly used than others, there are a variety of testing tools that healthcare professionals may draw from.View Resource