Training Topics

Sensory Triggers & Environmental Awareness

Learn how sensory processing differences can impact behavior during emergencies. Understand common triggers such as lights, sirens, crowds, touch, and noise, and explore practical strategies to reduce sensory overload and improve interactions.

Autism Communication Strategies

Develop effective communication techniques for autistic individuals across the spectrum. Topics include verbal and nonverbal communication, AAC devices, visual supports, processing time, and interacting with individuals who have limited or no spoken language.

De-escalation & Crisis Response

Recognize signs of distress, anxiety, and escalating behaviors. Learn evidence-based de-escalation techniques that prioritize safety, reduce confrontation, and improve outcomes for individuals, caregivers, and responders.

Search & Rescue Considerations for Autism

Explore autism-specific search and rescue strategies, including wandering and elopement behaviors, attraction to water, common hiding locations, search prioritization, caregiver interviews, and successful recovery techniques.

Search and Rescue Training Recognition

Enlighten Autism Training has received confirmation from National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) that its training qualifies as search-and-rescue related training hours.  Attendance rosters are maintained for three years for audit purposes. 

Fire, EMS & Medical Emergency Response

Gain practical guidance for responding to medical emergencies, fires, vehicle crashes, and other critical incidents involving autistic individuals. Learn approaches that improve cooperation, reduce fear, and support effective patient care.

Building Community Partnerships

Discover resources available through developmental disability boards, schools, advocacy organizations, Project Lifesaver programs, and local autism support networks. Learn how partnerships can improve preparedness and emergency response. 

Customized Training Opportunities

Enlighten Autism Training recognizes that every organization encounters unique situations when interacting with individuals with autism. Training can be trailored to meet the needs of law enforcement, fire, EMS,Search and Rescue teams, school transportation staff, chidcare providers, recreational facilities and other community organizations. 

Whether responding to an emergency or supporting individuals in everyday settings, my goal is to provide preactical, real-world strategies that promote understanding, effective communication and safer interactions.