The Effective Security Officer's Training Manual, 3rd Edition

Chapter 8

Persons with Special Needs

Abstract

This chapter introduces potential security officers to developmental disabilities in terms of forms and causes. Some of the behavioral characteristics associated with specific developmental disabilities are highlighted for students, so they may gain a clearer perspective on the subject. Also, how a security officer should interact with someone with a developmental disability is addressed.

Keywords

Intellectual disability; Learning disability

Because security personnel will come into contact with people who have developmental disabilities, it is important that they have a clear understanding of these conditions.

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act defines a developmental disability ...