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Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: A110 Speakers: Kelly Austin, VP Training/Sr. Risk Manager, KLA Risk Consulting Track: Emergency Preparedness and Response Secondary Track: Medical Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Basic Description: One in 68 children are born with autism. The disorder affects more than 2 million people in the U.S. Since there are often no physical markers of autism, it is critical for EMS personnel to learn how to recognize a patient with autism, the potential challenges of treating an autistic patient, and the techniques that can assist in providing care. Learn to recognize autistic patients when you encounter them and adjust your care delivery. Learning Objectives: Expolain how to increase recognition of autistic patients Identify three challenges in treatment Describe specific adjustments in the delivery of care
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