Understanding what behaviors are appropriate in public, and what behaviors are important to be done in private is extremely important in today's society, especially for autistic children. This is an important concept for safety reasons, and also for helping our children to be socially successful....
Did you know that research shows nearly half of all autistic children elope? When a child wanders away from a parent or caregiver or leaves the house without anyone knowing, it can be a truly frightening experience. Most importantly, it can be incredibly dangerous for the child.
Understanding the...
Let's talk about something that can be frightening for parents, and dangerous for autistic children - wandering!
It can be a heart-stopping moment when you suddenly realize your child has disappeared from your sight. They might have wandered out of sight while you were at the park,...
Elopement is when a child leaves a safe environment without permission. The uncertainty of not knowing where their child is and the potential dangers they may encounter, such as busy streets or bodies of water, can be overwhelming for parents and caregivers. But why do children elope, and how can...
