Peter Parka
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Alert card for autism is launched
An alert card to help emergency services identify when they are dealing with someone with an autism-related condition is being trialled in Essex. The card has been produced by local charity The Essex Autistic Society with Suffolk and Essex Police.
A need for the card was shown after several incidents revealed the problems faced by people with autism when police and emergency services are involved.
The card has Essex and Suffolk Police crests with space for contact numbers.
The card also offers advice to the reader on the behaviours that might be exhibited by the individual when in a stressful situation.
Research shows that 1% of the population of the UK are affected by autism, the spokesman said.
Simon Ash, Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary said: "The scheme and the ongoing training that the Essex Autistic Society provides will help raise awareness amongst our officers of the issues that affect people with autism.
"This will enable police to offer a better service to this section of our community."
Story from BBC NEWS:
Thats in the area where I live. I think it sounds a really good idea!
An alert card to help emergency services identify when they are dealing with someone with an autism-related condition is being trialled in Essex. The card has been produced by local charity The Essex Autistic Society with Suffolk and Essex Police.
A need for the card was shown after several incidents revealed the problems faced by people with autism when police and emergency services are involved.
The card has Essex and Suffolk Police crests with space for contact numbers.
The card also offers advice to the reader on the behaviours that might be exhibited by the individual when in a stressful situation.
Research shows that 1% of the population of the UK are affected by autism, the spokesman said.
Simon Ash, Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary said: "The scheme and the ongoing training that the Essex Autistic Society provides will help raise awareness amongst our officers of the issues that affect people with autism.
"This will enable police to offer a better service to this section of our community."
Story from BBC NEWS:
Thats in the area where I live. I think it sounds a really good idea!
