Autism Identification Card for Law Enforcement

$2.00

At a recent training with law enforcement, we discussed the need for police or sheriffs to be able to identify and accommodate people with autism. They voiced that a physical card, which can be presented to the police by the individual with autism, would help them adjust their responses appropriately.

If you are an autistic parent or individual, there is always a fear police will misinterpret autistic behaviors as avoidance, intoxication, you hiding something, or a mental illness. This card tells police your information, and on the back has suggestions for law enforcement. Keep this card with you and present to police if you ever come in contact.

As an example I attached my personal card alongside the blank template.

At a recent training with law enforcement, we discussed the need for police or sheriffs to be able to identify and accommodate people with autism. They voiced that a physical card, which can be presented to the police by the individual with autism, would help them adjust their responses appropriately.

If you are an autistic parent or individual, there is always a fear police will misinterpret autistic behaviors as avoidance, intoxication, you hiding something, or a mental illness. This card tells police your information, and on the back has suggestions for law enforcement. Keep this card with you and present to police if you ever come in contact.

As an example I attached my personal card alongside the blank template.

To edit the template to reflect your information, first, purchase. You will open a pdf page with a link to Canva. Click on the link. Scroll down and click “edit template.” Once there, you can tap on all text boxes and fill in your information. You can drag the checkmark to the verbal or non-verbal boxes. To edit the level of autism, delete the underscores and type your level. Include medical concerns like seizures under “I may” section. Leave alone the page which says Guidance for Law Enforcement. Once done, go to the top right of your screen that says “Share”. Download as a PDF Standard. When you go to print it will auto-format and print as the size of a business card.