Fwd: Re: awareness card

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This is what wrote. I just changed bits and bods and found a great website where u made up the card and had over 200 ( I don't need that many of course) printed for under $20.00! KelThanks . I will keep climbing the mountain.Sent from Kel's iPhone Begin forwarded message:From: "" <tamaoki_s@...>Date: 6 May 2010 4:23:21 AM AEST Subject: ( ) Re: policeReply-

I created a safety card for my son based on other cards I found by searching the web. The card can be used in any emergency - not just with police, but with any emergency responder.

One side of the card has my son's name, date of birth, and home phone number plus space for the names & phone numbers of people who can be called in an emergency. The other side has some bullet points about Aspergers. I printed the document in a two-column table and then folded it in half to create a card. I covered the paper with tape to make it a little more sturdy. It's about the size of a drivers license and so is easy to carry in a wallet.

Here's the text I used. I selected points that made sense for my son, but you may want to change things a bit based on how your child reacts when under pressure.

___________

I have Aspergers Syndrome, a type of autism that affects how I communicate and interact with people. Because of my Aspergers Syndrome, I may

- Have difficulty making eye contact.

- Not be able to answer questions.

- Panic if yelled at, touched, or restrained.

- Appear not to be listening or paying attention.

- Tend to interpret statements literally.

- Speak too loud, too soft, or with unusual intonation.

- Appear rude or say things that are inappropriate.

I would like to cooperate. If I am distressed, PLEASE

- Do not assume that my Asperger traits constitute suspicious behavior.

- Identify yourself as a police officer or first responder.

- Call the emergency contacts on the back of this card.

- Tell me exactly what to do, politely, clearly, simply, literally, and step by step.

- Find a quiet, safe place where I can be alone and calm myself down.

- Avoid touching or restraining me.

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You are welcome for the card. Am glad to pass this along. I talked to a speaker

at a support meeting and she said that because safety is a high priority for AS

kids that they are usually more willing to carry the card than they are for

other things you might say - like picking up your clothes off the floor, doing

your homework, etc.