Autism rescue: Firefighter teaches how to help autistic people in emergencies

Firefighters (Photo credit: thomaswanhoff)

How to help individuals with Autism during emergencies --

"As an experienced firefighter and a devoted father to an autistic son, Bill Cannata is combining the two worlds he knows so well to help protect others."

"And Autistic people may react in a way that seem combative to emergency first responders."

Read this report on The Today Show at MSNBC.com and NBC Health segment.

Autism rescue: Firefighter teaches how to help autisti

Watch the Autism Firefighter Rescue Dad's interview video at MSNBC.com for The Today Show (3/1/2012) about 'The Autism Fire Rescue Program'.

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For more help, contact your local fire department, emergency first responders. 

Additionally, refer to these international organizations : Project Lifesaver, Autism Alert,National Autism Association; Generation Rescue; Autism Speaks; Autism Society of America; AWAARE; Autism Risk and Safety Management; Autism Related Wandering, Safety and Prevention

 

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