Chris Lacey

Extensive expertise in autism related to wandering, search and rescue, first responder encounters, caregiver safety training, and non-verbal autism.

Founder, Autism ALERT, Inc. College of Engineering Work: 608-316-4314 — Home and cell phones available upon request lacey@engr.wisc.edu Home page

Topics

Autism: Communication options for clients who are non-verbal, low-verbal, of have childhood apraxia of speech.
Autism: Interactions with first responders (i.e., law enforcement/police, firefighters, EMS, medical staff, etc.)
Autism: Emergency situations and preparedness, and community partnerships
Autism: Wandering, and search and rescue
Autism: Signs and symptoms, and interaction guidelines

Chris Lacey also trains educators on how to reach and work with individuals with autism who are non-verbal, low-verbal, and/or have childhood/adult apraxia of speech.
Her pioneering efforts have led to improved relationships, and more successful interactions between law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies and their constituents.
She has published several articles on autism and autism safety in a variety of publications.
Chris Lacey has trained over 5000 first responding, healthcare, and other professionals on autism safety.