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