Demand avoidance is when someone resists / avoids the ordinary demands of life, even when it is in their best interest to comply. It typically manifests early in life and can be associated with high levels of anxiety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
