Autism Alert Card
Cumbria Constabulary joined forces with the National Autistic Society in 2010 and launched an alert card, which people with autism can show people when they find communication difficult or need to explain their behaviour.
The cards were developed in consultation with adults with autism and parents of autistic children to tell people about the condition and ask them to show respect and tolerance. The cards provide information about autism, some simple advice and space for cardholders to write emergency contact details.
Cardholders can also apply to have their details stored by the police, so that if they report, witness, or are involved in an incident, officers will be alerted to the fact that the person has autism, allowing them to respond to the situation accordingly.
For more information on the Autism card click on the following link:
To apply for an Autism Card click on the following link:
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Marion Jones
- Contact Position
- Service Development Manager - Autism
- Telephone
- 07500 973020
- marion.jones@cumbria.gov.uk
- Website
- Autism Alert Card Website
Where to go
- Name
- Children's Services & Health and Care
- Address
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Cumbria County Council
County Hall
Kendal
Cumbria - Postcode
- LA9 4RQ
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Transitions to Adulthood(16+)
Secondary (11-15 years)
Primary (5-10 years) - SEN Provision Type
- Targeted