TPS investigation raises questions about paraprofessionals using restraint in schools

Brenda Gift, assistant superintendent at Lake Erie West Educational Service Center, said physical restraint should only be ...
Psychology Today

Nonverbal Children: An Interview With Ed Fennell

Ed Fennell represents the voice of a considerable number of advocates for nonverbal children (parents, educators, clinicians, and researchers) and he is doing something about it. His precise message ...

Tennessee police get special training through first-of-its-kind program to improve engagement with autistic community

Leaders hope officers will learn the special steps they need to take when dealing with people who have autism.
Purdue University

Verbal de-escalation training available in March

The Purdue Police Department is offering free online training via Webex in March on how to verbally de-escalate a tense situation. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The ...
KWCH

Program, training credited for WPD success on call involving nonverbal child with autism

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department shared body camera footage of officers responding to a call involving a nonverbal autistic child having an episode in a local grocery store.
WSET

Girl Scout troop adds communication board for nonverbal kids at Falling Creek Park

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Girl Scout Troop 99 from Forest is working to make Falling Creek Park in Bedford accessible for every child. The park recently unveiled a new playground that is ADA accessible, ...