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Sheriff's Office Secures More Autism Kits

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The CAMSE kits include sensory tools to help calm and improve communication with young people on the spectrum

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office has received more kits to help young autistic people communicate and stay calm. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

Officials say the CAMSE kits also help first responders when they’re at scenes involving young people on the autism spectrum.

Kelsey Schapker created the CAMSE Kit in 2020, shortly after learning her son Camden’s autism diagnosis.

Camden was four-years-old and nonverbal at the time, and couldn't communicate his wants and needs in the event of an emergency.

Schapker developed sensory tools that helped Camden remain calm, and now she offers the kits to families and first responders in the Tri-State.

Sheriff Noah Robinson and deputies posted a photo with Schapker and the new kits on Facebook.