About Awareness Response Institute
Learn about our mission to equip first responders with crucial skills for interacting with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, ensuring safer outcomes for everyone.
Our Journey and Expertise
Awareness Response Institute was founded by special education professionals, a Speech/Language Pathologist and an Intervention Specialist, with over 20 years of experience each. Our deep expertise in autism and developmental disabilities, including behavior interpretation and crisis communication, inspired us to create training that changes outcomes, not just raises awareness.
Guiding Principles for Impact
Our core beliefs revolve around improving communication, recognizing behavioral differences, and significantly reducing escalation risks. We empower first responders to make safer, more confident decisions under high-pressure conditions, ensuring better outcomes for all involved.
Benefits for the Wider Community
While our training directly impacts police, fire, EMS, and ER departments, the benefits extend far beyond. By fostering improved interactions and de-escalation skills, our specialized training ultimately creates a safer and more understanding environment for the entire community.
Meet our team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Amy Grossman
Co-Founder
Terri Stiles
Co-founder
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