Emergency Response to Autistic Patients
On-Demand Webinar
Readiness Means Everyone: Effective Emergency Care for Children with Autism
Watch the webinar replay and explore practical strategies to support autistic children and their families in the prehospital and emergency department setting, while reducing sensory overload and improving communication for every member of the care team.
Watch the Webinar
Presented by Lt. Ryan Woodard and the Handtevy team, this session focuses on practical,
family-centered strategies you can use right away in EMS and the ED.
Slides and Materials
Download the slide deck to review key concepts with your team or incorporate this content into
your internal training program.
Download PowerPoint (PDF)
Opens in a new tab.
Curated References and Resources
Explore these clinical references and practical tools to help build an autism-ready system of care.
Tips and Considerations for EMS Interacting with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oregon EMS for Children
Adapting Pediatric Emergency Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children (MDPI Journal)