Interacting with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Emergency Situation
Co-sponsored with the YMCA of Greenwich
Presented by Captain Bill Cannata, Westwood, MA Fire Department, Sgt. Brent Reeves, Greenwich Police Department of the Special Victims Section and Linda Talbert, Director of Abilis Therapeutic & Family Advisory Services
Time: 1 PM
Location: YMCA of Greenwich, 50 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
Captain Bill Cannata (Retired), a nationally known expert in the field of training Families and Caregivers as well as professional First Responders; Emergency Medical Services, Firefighters and Police, will speak to parents and caregivers of how to respond to those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an emergency situation. His personal experience as an autism father to impart life-saving training to families and caregivers of someone with ASD as well as first responders. Joining Bill, will be Sgt. Brent Reeves who will discuss police data services, responding to mising special victims and the SafetyNet Tracking System and Linda Talbert, Director of Abilis Therapeutic Services who will share her insights on the topic.

To register please contact Betsy Coleman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 203-869-1630 x306