ALEC Statewide Project Coordinator
Email: @lifeworksarc.org
Phone: 781-762-4001 x 420
Fax: 781-461-5950
Mail: Lifeworks
789 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Autism Law Enforcement Coalition (ALEC)
Autism Awareness Training
For First Responders A project of Lifeworks’ Autism Support Center
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are estimated to occur in one out of every 44 births. People with ASD are more likely to have 911 encounters than people in the general population. ALEC training provides you with the knowledge to protect and communicate with people in this fast-growing segment of society.
ALEC training helps foster a deeper understanding of ASD among first responder personnel, educators, and parents/guardians. Profession specific curriculum, videos, and training are available for law enforcement officers, public safety, firefighters, emergency room personnel, and others. Basic EMTs, intermediate EMTs and paramedics earn 3 OEMS hours (continuing education hours) for ALEC training.
Presenters are first responders with direct knowledge of ASD through a family member. Training participants hear from a colleague with personal knowledge and an extraordinary investment in the program.
ALEC began in 2003 as a collaborative effort of Lifeworks’ Autism Support Center and former Norfolk County District Attorney William R. Keating. The ALEC program currently receives funding through the Autism Spectrum Division of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and other federal, local, and private grants.
If you feel that your organization/profession would benefit from training regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders, we will do our best to adapt our curriculum to meet your needs and discuss/schedule an ALEC training in your area.
Firefighter Training
Entering a smoke-filled building, you are told there is a person with ASD still inside, possibly hiding. What is the best way to communicate with this individual? What kind of rescue technique may be needed to ensure a safe outcome?
Fire and Life Safety Educator Training
Entering a smoke-filled building, you are told there is a person with ASD still inside, possibly hiding. What is the best way to communicate with this individual? What kind of rescue technique may be needed to ensure a safe outcome?
Police Officer Training
A local store manager reports a teenager acting erratically, rocking, flapping her hands, echoing the clerk’s words. Is she on drugs? Is she in trouble? How can you determine if ADS is a factor
Police Officer Training
Autism 101
- Suggested Responses
- Avoiding Unfortunate Situations
- Mandatory Reporting
- Firefighter Training
Emergency Room Personnel/ Nurse Training
An adult is brought to the emergency room from an accident scene by ambulance. He flips light switches on and off repeatedly and shouts “NO” over and over. How might you calm the patient? How can you get needed information to best help the person?
Parent Training
As a parent, what is your role in preparing your loved one for emergency situations? What is your role in informing your local first responder agencies about your loved one diagnosed with an ASD? How do you go about doing these things?
