Building knowledge to better support the autistic community
Episode 29 of the Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast podcast, hosted by Fire Fighting in Canada, titled "Building knowledge to better support the autistic community" was published on October 25, 2021 and runs 21 minutes.
October 25, 2021 ·21m · Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast
Episode Description
Shanyn Silinski, program manager for Search and Rescue for Autism (SARA), talks with host and Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about understanding autism and the vulnerabilities in this population so first responders can be better equipped during response, search and rescue. The SARA project offers training to actual scenarios that break down misconceptions, educate on wandering and bolting and discuss sensory supports.
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