Apr 12

First Responder Autism Workshop

Thursday, April 12, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A workshop of The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP)

During this FREE interactive first responder training, participants
will learn in the areas of

• Identifying autism and other intellectual disabilities
• Understanding behaviors
• Setting the environment
• Controlling your behavior
• De-escalation strategies
• Communication

Who should participate?
• Paramedics
• Firefighters
• EMT’s
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Room Staff
• School Personnel
• Other First Responders

ABOUT THE TRAINER
Bridget Gilliam, BCBA

Bridget is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Hope. She is responsible for writing and updating behavior progams, functional assessments, and interpreting data. Bridget is passionate about training staff, community members, and other professionals about compassionate and evidence based treatment for people with developmental differences.

EMAIL RSVP: Jbilbrey@thehopeinstitute.us
Facebook event page
TAP training page

Training co-sponsor:
University of Illinois Chicago
Department of Disability and Human Development

ABOUT TAP

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) is the largest comprehensive statewide network in the country dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. The TAP network provides a variety of resources and services including;
Resource Rooms, Screening/Diagnostics, Evidence Based
Interventions/ Therapy, Support Groups, and Training Programs.

 

Contact

Julie Bilbrey-Smeltzer
217-525-5178