Guidance About Emergencies for Caregivers

Tool Objective

This tip sheet provides useful information for caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in behavioural crises. It addresses safety issues and information to give when contacting Emergency Medical Services, and gives practical and supportive suggestions to help the person with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Emergency Department.

Developed by

Dr. Yona Lunsky, Psychologist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative (2011), Surrey Place, Toronto

Download: Guidance About Emergencies for Caregivers

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