A local fire battalion chief is training first responders across California on how to handle people on the autism spectrum during emergency calls.
We’ve seen far too many instances of first responders arriving on the scene, encountering someone with autism, and being unsure of what is going on. Often, these misunderstandings escalate the situation and can lead to injury and even death.
Now, one local firefighter has developed a course to give emergency workers the tools to identify, communicate, and assess with compassion…