Autism and the police : practical advice for officers and other first responders / Andrew Buchan.
"This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviors and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system. Police officers and other emergency services are the fir...
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| Language: | English |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2020.
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| Physical Description: | 200 pages ; 22 cm |
| Format: | Book |
| Summary: |
"This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviors and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system. Police officers and other emergency services are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and it is vital they can recognize autistic behaviors and respond accordingly to avoid any escalation." -- page [4] of cover. |
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| Note: | Includes index. |
| Call Number: | HV6133 .B83 2020 |
| ISBN: | 9781787752849 1787752844 |