Dangerous Encounters--Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism [Paperback]

Bill Davis (Author), Wendy Goldband Schunick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843107325 | ISBN-13: 978-1843107323 | Publication Date: May 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

Most emergency workers, retailers and retail security know very little about autism. This book explains what to look for and how to successfully handle encounters with people who have autism. It takes emergency responders, retailers and parents through everyday situations, stressing safety and awareness. The authors explain the steps everyone can take to avoid difficult and dangerous situations with people with autism, and more general guidelines. Full of helpful ideas and key point reminders, the book is also an excellent training tool.

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About the Author

Bill Davis has trained many police departments, fire fighters, emergency room workers, parents and support groups, and received Temple University's "End the Victim's Silence Advocacy Award." He has also been cited by the Pennsylvania State Senate for work with the police and the disabled. Wendy Goldband Schunick has a Master's degree in social work and has been a television news producer. They are the authors of Breaking Autism's Barriers, also published by JKP.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (May 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843107325
• ISBN-13: 978-1843107323
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,333,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bill Davis Does It AGAIN!!!, October 26, 2002

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Shelley Reynolds, Unlocking Autism, President (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dangerous Encounters--Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism (Paperback)

Bill Davis does it once again with Dangerous Encounters. If you have a child with autism, young or old, this is an invaluable book for your family. The book is an incredible resource on how to make your child(ren) and family as safe as possible in many different situations.

If there was a fire in your home, would your local firefighters know how to respond properly to your child? What about the police if you were in an accident and your child was unable to speak?

Bill provides plain and simple answers to the questions none of us want to answer or think about. But when the unthinkable happens, you need to be prepared and so does your community.

Get a copy of this book today and visit Unlocking Autism's website ... to get a safety packet as well!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!!, January 17, 2003

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Joe Peifer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dangerous Encounters--Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism (Paperback)

Superb! Bill lifts the veil off of a very difficult subject and explains in plain English the things that every emergency responder in the world ought to know about autism.

Parents... Buy this book and force it into the hands of your local police/fire/rescue departments. The more you educate your community about autism, the less risk your autistic child will face in the instance of an emergency.

This is an invaluable resource...

Joe Peifer

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Informative, November 20, 2009

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C. L. Richt "busy mom" (kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dangerous Encounters--Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism (Paperback)

This book is well written, helpful and informative. Author has had 1st hand experience and understands well the challenges of dealing with autism.