https://www.autismfyi.org https://www.autismfyi.org/public-defenders-receive-autism-training <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Public Defenders receive training on defending the client with autism spectrum disorder <span>  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> December was the first time AFYI trained the Public Defenders of Prince George's County. Though our trainers are not lawyers or legal specialists, teaching about the challenges of the client with autism and how their family supports them, provides important information that needs to be conveyed to the judge. We look forward to including the judges and masters in Prince George's County. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:43:03 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/public-defenders-receive-autism-training thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/prince-george-s-county-correctional-officers-and-nurses-training <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Intake, Emergency Response Team, Nurses, Staff <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/05584771/dms3rep/multi/NewsPageBg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> With the increase in incidence of autism in the population, there is also an increase in the corrections network of detainees. Learning to recognize the special needs of this population and how to effectively interact with them is important for both the detainees safety and the corrections officer. AFYI was proud to offer this important information to them in November and December 2023. </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:05:31 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/prince-george-s-county-correctional-officers-and-nurses-training thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/thank-you-bowie-knights-of-columbus <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> New Title </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. </span> </p> </div> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:21:50 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/thank-you-bowie-knights-of-columbus thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/cit-training <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Prince George's Police training on Autism </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> CIT Training </span> </p> <p> <span> November 1, 2023  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Every year Prince George's County Crisis Intervention Training is offered to Law Enforcement, 911 operators, Sheriffs, and staff. AFYI participates every year in training about Autism; recognizing the symptoms, associated behaviors, challenges in communication and sensory overload, and strategies to help in effective interactions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:16:41 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/cit-training thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/teacher-training <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 19,2023- Elementary Teacher and staff Autism Training </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> General Educators' classes are mixed with students of all learning abilities. Yet most teachers have not had more than a single class about autism and special needs students. This course is the first of three classes on autism, how to recognize it, common learning disabilities, behavior understanding and modification, teaching strategies, and helpful tools. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Part 2 will be held in November and part 3 in January 2024. The course is free , includes food and course materials. Registration is required. Call 301-367-1042 to register now. Space is limited so don't wait.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:09:45 GMT Joy@autismfyi.org (Joyce Benjamin) https://www.autismfyi.org/teacher-training thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/afyi-adds-challenge-coins-for-donors-of-25-or-more <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Challenge Coin to spread your support </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/05584771/dms3rep/multi/Challenge+Coin+horizontal.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Challenge Coins were originally used by the Roman Empire to present to their soldiers for special recognition. They are now used as collector items by law enforcement , military and others to commemorate specific events. On this coin, the symbols represent those persons on the autism spectrum and neurologic disorders. The bearer of this coin is showing their support and awareness of the special care they require. </span> </p> </div> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:08:08 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/afyi-adds-challenge-coins-for-donors-of-25-or-more thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/autism-awareness-badges-for-law-enforcement <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span>       </span> <span> Washington, DC Metro Police and Prince George's County Police                                adopt Autism Awareness Badges </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> New Paragraph </p> </div> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:15:33 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/autism-awareness-badges-for-law-enforcement thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/fall-fundraiser <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Fall Fruit Fundraiser Oct.2-Nov.2, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1027595" target="_blank"> https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1027595 </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> Fall is here and kids are in school. Thanksgiving is around the corner. Fill the lunch boxes with fresh fruit while helping support Autism FYI Org. Want to send warm thanks to your friends for Thanksgiving? Order now and have your gift of fruit or dessert delivered to them by Thanksgiving. Download the app, enter Autism FYI Organization, and order what you want. It's that easy. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Your support will help fund our trainings to teachers, school resource officers and law enforcement officers. Education about Autism saves lives and encourages acceptance. Please join us now. Our  campaign runs from October 2-November 2, 2023. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1027595" target="_blank"> https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1027595 </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:16:18 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/fall-fundraiser thumbnail main image https://www.autismfyi.org/autism-awareness-month–proclamations <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are reaching out to multiple counties and states to help proclaim April the Autism Awareness month. We are also encouraging businesses and governments to choose a Wear Blue Day. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We have received multiple acknowledgements and participations in Maryland. AFYI is thrilled that much of Maryland is sensitive, supportive, and anxious to participate to bring more awareness to the Autism Community and how our communities can level the ground for them through training, acceptance, and community action. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you want to participate in Wear Blue Day or want your city or county or State to participate, please email me at Joy@autismfyi.org. Follow this link to see the  </span> <a href="https://autismfyi.org/proclamations-for-autism-awareness-month/" target="_blank"> proclamations </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:26:32 GMT https://www.autismfyi.org/autism-awareness-month–proclamations thumbnail main image