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Understanding Autism: A Guide for First Responders

Understanding Autism & EMS | Presented by Liané Mitchell In this full-length educational presentation, Liané Mitchell, CEO & Co-Founder of Feral Pagans, Certified Flight Medic, and nationally certified AHA instructor, breaks down what first responders need to understand about autism in the field. This 31-minute training is built to increase awareness, improve communication, and promote safer outcomes for both responders and autistic individuals during emergency interactions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Understanding the Unique Relationship Between First Responders and Patients with ASD 01:23 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder 3:14 DSM-IV vs DSM-V-TR 6:26 Understanding Stimming Definition 9:48 Recognizing the Difference between Stimming vs Substance Influence 11:06 Approaching a Person with Autism 14:44 Understanding Co-Morbidities in Patients with ASD 16:16 Verbal vs Nonverbal Communication in Autism 18:43 Resources for Communicating with Nonverbal Autistic Patients 22:07 Tailored Approaches for Sensory Sensitivity 23:50 Involving Caregivers in Patient Care 25:44 Searching for Missing Patients with Autism: Key Questions and Approaches 29:51 Spreading Awareness: Debunking Myths about Autism 30:46 Conclusion and Q&A Session Who This Training Is For • EMS Professionals • Police Officers • Search and Rescue Teams • Firefighters • Emergency Department Personnel • Other First Responders Core Topics Covered Understanding Autism • What autism is • What autism is not • Spectrum variability • Communication differences Debunking Myths • Behavioral misconceptions • Compliance vs. communication • “Non-verbal” does not mean “non-understanding” Interacting with Autistic Patients • Scene approach considerations • Communication techniques • De-escalation strategies • Managing sensory overload • Working effectively with caregivers Autistic individuals interact with emergency systems every day. Preparedness and awareness can significantly reduce escalation and improve safety for everyone involved. References & Sources 1. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th ed, Text Revision. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2022. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatri... 2. Autism Speaks. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Reviewed December 5, 2024. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ind... 4. Amaral DG, Schumann CM, Nordahl CW. Neuroanatomy of autism. Trends Neurosci. 2008;31(3):137-145. doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2007.12.005 5. Ecker C, Ginestet C, Feng Y, et al. Brain anatomy and its relationship to behavior in adults with autism spectrum disorder: a multicenter magnetic resonance imaging study. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2012;69(2):195-209. doi:10.1001/ archgenpsychiatry.2011.1251 6. Wolf JJ, Piven J. Neurodevelopmental disorders: Autism. In: Zigmond MJ, Rowland LP, Coyle JT, eds. Neurobiology of Brain Disorders: Biological Basis of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders. Academic Press; 2015:597-612. 7. Autism Speaks. First responder autism training & safety. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.autismspeaks.org/first-re... 8. AssistiveWare. Proloquo2Go AAC app. Accessed August 11, 2025. https://www.assistiveware.com/product... Thank you for watching. Please like, share, and subscribe. More professional-level educational content is coming. Stay Feral. #feralpagans #autism #firstresponders #autismawareness #police #firefighter #ems #facts #education