COVID-19 & How It May Impact Our Sensory Systems Thursday, July 16th, Crime Commission

COVID-19 & Autism: Public Safety & Behavioral Health Techniques to Stay Safe When Protecting People with Autism July 16th Webinar As Part of the Broward County Crime Commission Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series 4 Continuing Education Hours APPROVED (See Below) Critical Thinking Solutions in Crime! Thursday, July 16th, 2020 7:45 a.m. to Noon Zoom Webinar Room will Open as Early as 7:00 am for Assistance REGISTER  COVID-19 & Autism Webinar Preview Interview (Below) Discussing Sensory Techniques with Lori Swetoha, Founder, The Autism Notebook. To Register Please Visit www.BrowardCrime.Org AGENDA:  7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Sign-in/Login 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Opening Comments - James DePelisi, Broward County Crime Commission 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (45 Minutes) - Panel I - The Psychological Impact of Dealing with a Drowning Victim of Autism 1.Lt. Giovanni Serrano, Ocean Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue 2.Captain Martin Hedelund, Broward Sheriff's Office 3.Mr. Van Schoen, Emergency Management Specialist, Tamarac Fire Rescue 4.Mr. Josh Rowland, Aquatics Product Manager, American Red Cross 5.Dr. Joyce Carbonell, Clinical Psychologist, Florida Sheriff"s Association Discussion Points (5):   1.Recognizing the significance in the numbers of kids with autism who drown. 2.Why look to water FIRST when called to a missing person's call 3.How can the Red Cross help with drowning prevention? 4.Why Swimming Lessons are Essential and Steps to report a drowning incident. 5.What are 3 important points that fire and police academies should include. MODERATOR – Ms.Stacey Hoaglund, President, Autism Society of Florida 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (60 Minutes) – Panel 2 - How COVID-19 Has Impacted 911 Calls Related to Behavioral Health & Also People with Autism and Related Mental Health Conditions 1.Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD, Founder, Different Brains 2.Dr. David Cremer, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Discussion Points (5):   1.Understanding variations in brain function and social behaviors. 2. Defining and Explaining Neuro-diversity 3.Fostering relationships between those with ASD and first responders 4.Responding to a 911 call to baker act 5. Expected Covid challenges for people with autism and how to respond in a safe way for everyone. MODERATOR – Mr. James DePelisi, Chairman/Director, Broward County Crime Commission BREAK - 9:45a.m. to 9:55 a.m.   9:55 a.m. to 10:55 (60 Minutes) - Presentation – How First Responders Can Effectively Interact with Children with Autism During a Quarantine Lock-down     Captain Martin Hedelund, Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) Ms.Stacey Hoaglund, President, Autism Society of Florida Discussion Points (5):   1.Proper Analysis of People with Autism to Enhance Safety   2.The Importance of Using Language They Understand 3.What Can Happen When Time Constraints Are Given 4.Identifying Physical Parameters and the Environment to Deescalate 5.Not Touching the Person Unless Absolutely Necessary 10:55 to 11:00am Break 11:00 am to 12:00 noon (60 Minutes) Panel 3 Understanding How Development and Mental Health Can Be Impacted by a Vaccine Injury 1.Ms. Lori Swetoha, Founder/Publisher, Autism Notebook Magazine. 2.Ms.Heather Harrington-Rogero, Equal Access Advocate 3.Ms.Teresa Badillo, www.AutismExchange.com 4.Dr. Richard Deth, Nova University, Professor of Pharmacology Discussion Points (3):   1. How can development and mental health become impacted with an adverse vaccine reaction.   2.How to differentiate vaccine injury from autism 3.Understanding the court system response to reported vaccine injury MODERATOR – Mr.James DePelisi, Chairman/Director, Broward County Crime Commission CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: Mental Health Professionals: 4 CEU APPROVED Provided for Mental Health Professionals, Florida Psychological Association (FPA) The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Nurses and Respiratory Therapists: 3 Contact Hours Emergency Medical Services (EMS): 3 Contact Hours, Memorial Healthcare System is an approved provider of Nurses, Respiratory Therapist and EMS continuum education. The COVID-19 Webinar is for 3 Nursing and Respiratory contact hours and EMS personnel is for 3 contact hours. Pharmacist: 3 Hours This program is for 3 hours of general CE for pharmacists. Attorneys/Lawyers: 3 CLE Hours: Physicians: 3 Hours Memorial Healthcare System designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Memorial Healthcare System and the Broward County Crime Commission. The Memorial Healthcare System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Check Out Our VideoTestimonials! For More Information, Visit www.browardcrime.org or Please Call Hope #754-423-1976 or Email Hope@BrowardCrime.Org  If you can't attend, register and be emailed the replay "Evil Triumphs When Good People Stand Idly By" Visit our website