The training of New Jersey emergency service first responders in autism awareness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21177852 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Edward Kelly (0000-0003-1921-7325), Edward Leonard Kelly (Kean University, corresponding author), Connie Hassett-Walker (0000-0002-7518-8840) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 543-554 |
| Publication date | 2016-11-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Police Practice and Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1561-4263 • E-ISSN: 1477-271X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15614263.2015.1121390 |
| PMID | 28344542 |
| OpenAlex | W2264975609 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
This study investigated the extent and adequacy of training among New Jersey first responders (e.g., police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians) specifically as relates to a 2008 state law mandating that autism and hidden disability recognition and response training be conducted. The results show that a significant percentage of emergency service personnel have not completed the state mandated training. Recommendations for improving the training, such as by involving parents, advocates, and field and training personnel as a part of the training process, are discussed
Autism · Business · Emergency response · Medical education · Medical emergency · Psychiatry · Service personnel · Applied Psychology · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Computer Science · Down syndrome and intellectual disability research · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |