15-year-old with autism assaults caregiver during episode, Rome GA
Emergency responders assisted a 15-year-old with autism who was violently assaulting a caregiver during a behavioral episode at a residence near Old Dalton Road and Glen Lake Road. Medical evaluation was requested due to the severity of the situation.
Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
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Near Old Dalton Road off of Glen Lake Road.
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Reference of autism, nonverbal.
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The youth has been hitting the caregiver and pulling her hair.
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Right.
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Violent at this moment.
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Once the youth is evaluated, medical support will be involved.
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They advise he is six-foot tall and 250 pounds.
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Yes.
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Respond to near Old Dalton Road.
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Somebody right there at Glen Lake.
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There is a 15-year-old child in a mental health crisis needing assistance.
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Location mentioned:
Old Dalton Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165
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