Autism Training for First Responders, Schools, and Businesses
Autism Rising delivers specialized autism training built for the real world, developed from lived experience and professional expertise, and designed for the communities that need it most.
Our Trainings
The Right Response Starts with the Right Training
When someone in crisis cannot speak, does not make eye contact, or appears unresponsive to commands, the stakes are high and the margin for error is thin.
For first responders, educators, transportation staff, and business owners, knowing the difference between a behavioral episode and a criminal act, or between a communication barrier and non-compliance, can change everything.
We also offer community trainings, learn more below.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
What Training Changes
35%
Inspired to implement new practices
After workplace autism training, nearly 3 in 4 participants said they were ready to change how they engage with individuals on the spectrum.
13%
Reported real workplace improvements
One month after training, nearly 2 in 3 follow-up respondents reported tangible improvements in their workplace environment.
Organizational Trainings
First Responders
Autism Training
Our flagship program is a POST-approved, two-hour autism training for police officers and law enforcement agencies. Officers who complete this course earn continuing education credit while gaining practical knowledge about autism spectrum disorder, communication strategies, and de-escalation techniques specific to individuals on the spectrum.
Delivered in-person at your department, our law enforcement autism training includes real-world scenarios, interactive discussion, and guidance developed in partnership with the autism community.
School Transportation
Autism Training
Bus drivers, monitors, and transportation staff encounter students with autism every single day. Our school transportation autism training equips your team to manage behavioral situations calmly, communicate effectively with non-verbal students, and respond appropriately during emergencies, keeping every child safer on the road.
Autism Training
for Businesses and
Customer Service
From retail to healthcare to hospitality, your staff may interact with autistic individuals regularly without realizing it. Our autism training for businesses helps teams recognize signs of autism, communicate more effectively, and create inclusive environments that welcome customers and employees on the spectrum.
Community Autism
Awareness Presentations
Autism Rising provides community autism awareness presentations for schools, faith communities, civic organizations, healthcare providers, and families. These sessions cover autism basics, communication strategies, crisis prevention, and resources available in the Savannah, Georgia area and beyond.
Ready for Real Autism Training?
Engage with Your Community: Upcoming Autism Awareness Events
Our community trainings create a space for learning and connection. Join us for upcoming events where we equip families, businesses, and neighbors with practical tools to build a more inclusive community. Browse the events below and RSVP today!
For Coffee with a CopMay 2026Online or 1 Johnston Street, Savannah, GA
Social Skills GroupQ2 (April-June)Location is TBD
What Your Team Walks Away With
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A working understanding of autism spectrum disorder and how it presents across individuals
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Practical de-escalation and communication strategies for high-pressure situations
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Greater confidence when engaging with autistic individuals in professional settings
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A safer, more inclusive environment for the communities you serve
continuing education credits
Autism training for police officers
Autism Rising's law enforcement training gives officers the knowledge and tools to recognize autism in the field, de-escalate effectively, and respond with confidence — before a misunderstanding becomes a crisis.
course length
2 Hours
Designed to fit within a department's existing training schedule
certification
POST Approved
Recognized by the Peace Officer Standards and Training council
credit
CE Eligible
Officers earn continuing education credit upon completion
In-person Workshops - Seminars - Community Presentations - Online Training -
POST approved & continuing education eligible
This course meets Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements. Officers receive continuing education credit upon completion — making it a smart investment of department training time.