Anyone who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or cares for them, knows that the condition can bring frustration and fear in unfamiliar situations. So imagine the noise and confusion of a medical emergency. Think about how that might affect an individual with ASD....
If you are an emergency medical technician or paramedic, you are a highly trained first responder. Your knowledge and skills are highly valuable to the communities where you work. You courageously walk into unpredictable situations and even sometimes step into heroic...
Floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and disease outbreaks appear to be increasing in number and intensity. First responders are more important than ever. Emergency medical service personnel, in particular, need to give it their all. When a natural...
