Safety and Emergency Response Area

It is important for each of us to take measures to be safe and prevent injuries. But people with autism spectrum disorder and those who care them often need to take additional preventive measures to ensure safety – in the home, while traveling, in the community, and during recreation and leisure activities. People with ASD may be act impulsively, run away or wander, or be involved in unsafe behaviors. It is important for emergency responders, law enforcement officials, school resource officers, and others maintaining public safety to understand, prevent, and effectively respond to common safety issues related to people with ASD. Use the tools and resources in the Safety and Emergency Response Area to learn more about autism and safety.

Police Station

Fire Department

Rescue Squad

Emergency Shelter

Safety Tools and Resources

External Resources

Patient Stories

  • Everyone at CSH made me feel like my opinions and concerns were being heard, they explained every step and gave us lessons to apply at home.

    Mekhi
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  • "There are people at CSH that want to help you. When we answer that phone and open that door, we want to help make your child’s life a little bit better. We want to take some of that strain and pressure off you and make your life a little bit easier."

    Alex
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  • It was hard being in the hospital for so long, but we were grateful that CSH allowed parents to stay. The hospital had a family lounge, game nights, and lots of ways to keep the parents informed. We had weekly meetings with his care team and received daily ...

    Patrick
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