Title

The training of New Jersey emergency service first responders in autism awareness

Authors

Edward Kelly, Kean University
Connie Hassett-Walker, Kean University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2016

Abstract

This study investigated the extent and adequacy of training among New Jersey first responders (e.g. police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians) specifically as relates to a 2008 state law mandating that autism and hidden disability recognition and response training be conducted. The results show that a significant percentage of emergency service personnel have not completed the state mandated training. Recommendations for improving the training, such as by involving parents, advocates, and field and training personnel as a part of the training process, are discussed.

Publication Title

Police Practice and Research

First Page Number

543

Last Page Number

554

DOI

10.1080/15614263.2015.1121390

Recommended Citation

Kelly, Edward and Hassett-Walker, Connie, "The training of New Jersey emergency service first responders in autism awareness" (2016). Kean Publications. 1707.
https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/keanpublications/1707