Crisis Services
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
L.E.A.N. On Us First Responder Pocket Card
Overview
Created by L.E.A.N. On Us for use by first responders, these pocket cards list the top ten characteristics of an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder for quick identification.
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder
Characteristics of People on the Autism Spectrum (Top Ten List)
- Sensitivity to touch
- Sensitivity to sound and light
- Repetitive behavior
- May not be able to speak/appear deaf
- No sense of danger
- Have fight or flight response
- May not follow verbal commands
- Need time to process information
- May not know their rights
- Appear nervous
Tips to Assist Individuals with ASD (Top Ten List)
- Remain calm and model behavior
- Use simple commands
- Extend response time
- Maintain space
- Explain actions prior to doing so
- Use low voice tone
- Do not stop self-stimulating behavior
- Presume competence
- Check clothes/ID for emergency contacts
- Be reassuring and advise of situation
Keep in mind each person’s needs may be different
This resource created by L.E.A.N. On Us