Pathfinders for Autism : Plan Your Response to an Autism Emergency
The past year also brought with it a predictable spate of autism related wandering. Children and adults all over the world wandered from care and into danger.
Wandering should be a cause for concern for every one of us who advocate for people with autism.
Wandering–and other risks associated with autism–should be included with every information packet offered to families who are new to the spectrum. This information can save lives.
To help ensure safety and lower risk for a child or adult with autism, parents and care providers will need to become proactive and prepare an informational handout.
Leading causes for for concern are children and adults who run away or wander from parents and care providers. Tragically, children and adults with autism are often attracted to water sources such as pools, ponds, and lakes. Drowning is a leading cause of death for a child or adult who has autism. Wandering can also lead to high risk field contacts with law enforcement or members of the general public.
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Posted on February 18, 2009 | No Comments | Category: Autism | Tags: Autism, Wandering
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