Course Overview
Target Audience: Police officers, sheriff’s deputies, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, emergency dispatchers, crisis intervention teams
Duration: 8-10 hours total | 4 modules
Certifications: Eligible for professional development hours
Course Modules
- Understanding Neurodivergence
- Communication and De-escalation
- Specific Emergency Situations
- Legal Considerations and Resources
Delivery Options
Option 1: One-Day Intensive
8 hours with all 4 modules
Best for: Dedicated training days, full department training
Option 2: Two Half-Day Sessions
4 hours each over two days
Best for: Shift schedules, minimizing overtime
Option 3: Online Modules + In-Person Practice
Self-paced learning with mandatory scenario practice
Best for: Large departments, flexible scheduling
Option 4: Train-the-Trainer
3-day intensive for department instructors
Best for: Long-term sustainability, multiple departments
Format Options
In-Person:Hands-on scenarios, role-play practice, simulation training
Virtual:Video analysis, discussion-based learning, recorded scenarios
Hybrid:Online and in-person
Course Materials
For Participants:
- Quick reference cards (pocket-sized for field use)
- Recognition checklist
- Communication strategies guide
- De-escalation flowchart
- Documentation templates
- Local resource contact list
- Certificate of completion
For Departments:
- Policy review checklist (ADA compliance)
- Training certification tracking
- Scenario-based training materials
- Report writing templates
- Community resource directory template
- Registry program implementation guide
For Community:
- Educational materials for families
- Information cards for neurodivergent individuals
- Rights information
- How to interact with law enforcement guides
Critical Learning Points
1 in 5 people encountered may be neurodivergent
Dangerous Misinterpretations:
- Avoiding eye contact ≠ Lying
- Delayed response ≠ Non-compliance
- Stimming ≠ Aggression
- Running ≠ Guilt
Why This Training Matters
Reduces:
- Use of force incidents
- Unnecessary arrests
- Complaints and lawsuits
- Liability exposure
- Officer stress
Improves:
- Community trust
- Officer confidence
- Department reputation
- ADA compliance
- Safety outcomes
Saves:
- Lives
- Resources
- Careers
- Community relationships
Course Cost is dependent upon chosen format and number of attendees. Contact roni@divergentsupport.com for a formal quote.