FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Dr. Caroline Gomez, State Autism Coordinator
334-353-7197
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First Responders & Autism: Training Symposium SET FOR JUNE 16 - 18

Montgomery, AL - June 16-18, 2010 at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel & Spa,
201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.

Admission is FREE with on-line pre-registration required and limited seating.
On-line Pre-registration required at: http://www.adph.org/Extranet/Forms/Form.asp?formID=2400

The First Responders & Autism Training Symposium will better equip first responders in recognizing behavioral characteristics and high risks associated with autism and using specialized response techniques to increase safety for all.

This training will be presented by Dennis Debbaudt, an internationally recognized expert, author, and parent of Brad, a young man with autism. Debbaudt has authored or co-authored over 30 articles and books since 1993.

Training Schedule
Discipline Track 1: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and Social Workers*
Wednesday, June 16 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lunch Provided

Discipline Track 2: Emergency Medical Services and Nursing*
Thursday, June 17 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lunch Provided

Open Session: Autism Community, Educators, and Others Interested
Friday, June 18 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Snacks Provided

Collaboration of the Alabama Departments of Mental Health and Public Health, Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities, Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, and Autism Society of Alabama.

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