Autism Spectrum Disorder Recognition and Response Training for First Responders
Texas Health and Human Services offers an online Autism Spectrum Disorder Recognition and Response Training for First Responders including law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency medical services. First responders are trained to effectively address the unique communication and behavioral needs of people with ASD in daily encounters and emergency situations. The training is free to first responders.
The Texas Community Assessment and Planning Toolkit for Autism Services
The Community Assessment and Planning Toolkit (PDF) was developed to help community leaders assess and, where necessary, plan to improve the way their community welcomes and supports Texans with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, as well as identify how those people contribute to their community.
The primary objective of CAPT is to provide a planning framework for communities to ensure they provide effective and adequate services and supports to people with ASD and their families.
CAPT provides an open-ended planning process that encourages users to develop a shared vision for the future, which incorporates multiple perspectives of community stakeholders, and which supports development of a meaningful plan of action.