Mother's Heart
04-18-2008, 01:54 PM
I'm not real clear where this info came from...when I find the origin I'll cite the author. Maybe the ASA site or D Debbaudt's? Just thought it might offer some food for thought. THere are also some links listed at the end.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM OR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
If a loved one or someone you know has Alzheimer's Disease or suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is important to receive a prompt and proper emergency response in the event of a wandering incident. All wandering incidents should be considered emergencies. The following procedures can help families or caretakers of Alzheimer's patients or those with ASD deliver the necessary information to 911 call centers and also provide the necessary information to responding law enforcement officers.
CALLING 911
In an emergency, it is important to remain calm when calling 911. If a wandering incident has occurred, it is your responsibility to contact 911 and inform them of the incident before you begin to search.
Be prepared to provide the following information to the operator and or to responding units. This information should already be recorded and located near your telephone.
Name of the child or adult Current photograph and physical description including gender, race, height, weight, eye & hair color, any scars or distinguishing marks
Names, home, cell & pager numbers, addresses of parents, other caregivers
Sensory, medical, or dietary issues & requirements if any
Inclinations for elopement and any atypical behaviors or characteristics that may attract attention
Favorite attractions & locations where the person may be found
Likes, dislikes, approach and de-escalation techniques
Communication methods, verbal/non-verbal, sign language, picture boards, written word
ID wear, jewelry, clothing tags, printed handout card
Map and address guide to nearby properties with water sources and dangerous locations highlighted
Blueprint or drawing of home, with bedrooms of individual highlighted (debbaudt 2004-07)
IDENTIFICATION OPTIONS
Medic alert style bracelet, anklet or necklace
Joggers shoe tags
Laminated information card hanging from belt loops, information sewn in to clothing
Silk screened information on underclothing
Non permanent tattoos for persons with sensory issues (www.tattooswithapurpose.com (http://www.tattooswithapurpose.com) )
For additional information log on to:
www.autismriskmanagement.com or www.houstoncit.org (http://www.houstoncit.org)
http://www.houstoncit.org/emergency-response.html
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM OR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
If a loved one or someone you know has Alzheimer's Disease or suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is important to receive a prompt and proper emergency response in the event of a wandering incident. All wandering incidents should be considered emergencies. The following procedures can help families or caretakers of Alzheimer's patients or those with ASD deliver the necessary information to 911 call centers and also provide the necessary information to responding law enforcement officers.
CALLING 911
In an emergency, it is important to remain calm when calling 911. If a wandering incident has occurred, it is your responsibility to contact 911 and inform them of the incident before you begin to search.
Be prepared to provide the following information to the operator and or to responding units. This information should already be recorded and located near your telephone.
Name of the child or adult Current photograph and physical description including gender, race, height, weight, eye & hair color, any scars or distinguishing marks
Names, home, cell & pager numbers, addresses of parents, other caregivers
Sensory, medical, or dietary issues & requirements if any
Inclinations for elopement and any atypical behaviors or characteristics that may attract attention
Favorite attractions & locations where the person may be found
Likes, dislikes, approach and de-escalation techniques
Communication methods, verbal/non-verbal, sign language, picture boards, written word
ID wear, jewelry, clothing tags, printed handout card
Map and address guide to nearby properties with water sources and dangerous locations highlighted
Blueprint or drawing of home, with bedrooms of individual highlighted (debbaudt 2004-07)
IDENTIFICATION OPTIONS
Medic alert style bracelet, anklet or necklace
Joggers shoe tags
Laminated information card hanging from belt loops, information sewn in to clothing
Silk screened information on underclothing
Non permanent tattoos for persons with sensory issues (www.tattooswithapurpose.com (http://www.tattooswithapurpose.com) )
For additional information log on to:
www.autismriskmanagement.com or www.houstoncit.org (http://www.houstoncit.org)
http://www.houstoncit.org/emergency-response.html