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Sen. Chuck Schumer Proposes Placing Tracking Devices On Autistic Children
Schumer's idea would expand a voluntary program that is already offered to those with Alzheimer's disease and would have the tracking devices worn by autistic children in case they run away. The proposal comes in response to the month-long disappearance of 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo from Long Island City,... Read More
November 12, 2013
Keen-Nosed German Shepherd Tracked Missing Autistic Teen
A teen with autism missing for three days after he walked away from his high school was found unharmed Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, in the rugged foothills of the Cleveland National Forest. A tip from a resident, a set of footprints and a German shepherd with a keen nose were... Read More
November 12, 2013
Animals & Autism Animals Making A Difference Wandering & Bolting
An Autistic Boy Has Been Missing For 17 Days – Where Is He, America?
Where is this boy? How could he disappear so easily without anyone noticing anything? One of the biggest nightmares that any family could face is losing contact with their autistic child. Read More
October 23, 2013
Traffic Safety Strategies For People With Autism
How to make intersections and parking lots safer for your child or student with Autism Read More
August 16, 2013
Project Lifesaver – Bringing Loved Ones With Autism Home
Technology you can rely on. Protection you can trust. Read More
June 20, 2013
Autism & Wandering: 20 Ways To Help Ensure The Safety Of Our Autistic Loved Ones
Using even one could save a life Read More
June 1, 2013
Autism Community Reels: Three Drowning Deaths in One Week
The autism community is reeling with the news that three autistic children have drowned in just over a week. These tragic deaths highlight the need for more and better research into the issue of autistic wandering, more properly termed “elopement.” Read More
May 31, 2013
Advocacy & Awareness Incidents, Wrongdoings & Misfortunes Safety Wandering & Bolting
The Wrong Questions Are Being Asked About Mikaela Lynch
Lori McIlwain, Executive Director of the National Autism Association, reinforces the importance of society recognizing and responding to the problem of people with Autism wandering. She also addresses the criticisms that have unfairly been directed to the parents of Mikaela Lynch, a little girl on the Spectrum who tragically met... Read More
May 17, 2013
Half Of All Autistic Kids Will Run Away, Tragedy Often Follows
Nearly half of all children with autism will run away and potentially go missing at least once before their 17th birthday, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Of those who run away, what clinicians call "eloping," many will be found dead. Read More
May 4, 2013
Study: Parents Get Little Help for Autistic Kids Who Wander
In the first study to gauge how commonly kids with autism spectrum disorders wander, or “elope,” researchers found that half of 1,367 surveyed... Read More
October 8, 2012
Mother Upset After Autistic Daughter Went Missing
The mother of a girl with autism has contacted Ontario's premier after her daughter left her school without anyone noticing. Read More
October 5, 2012
Advocacy & Awareness Incidents, Wrongdoings & Misfortunes Safety Wandering & Bolting
Autistic Boy, 11, Dies After Hit By SUV
An 11-year-old boy who had autism died when he was hit by a sports utility vehicle as he tried to cross the Interstate 10 service... Read More
October 5, 2012
Advocacy & Awareness Incidents, Wrongdoings & Misfortunes Safety Wandering & Bolting
Big Red Safety Boxes Now Available!
The National Autism Society is offering Big Red Safety Boxes to families who have children on the Autism Spectrum as part of their continuing... Read More
August 2, 2012
Why Is My Child Eloping And What Can I Do?
Abby Twyman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, discusses the importance of determining why a child is eloping or running off, and then provides some suggestions as to how to prevent the behavior from occuring. Read More
July 22, 2012
Autistic Man Survives for 3 Weeks in Utah Desert Eating Roots and Frogs
A 28-year-old autistic man from Colorado who had been living on frogs and roots for weeks while wandering the remote Escalante Desert of southern Utah was found emaciated but alive, authorities said. Read More
July 14, 2012
Safety Tip: Take A Picture Of Your Child Every Time You Go Out
It could be a life-saver! Read More
July 12, 2012
Family Of Scotty Meyer Thanks Rescuers, Speaks Out About Ordeal
It's been an emotional roller coaster for the Meyer family. A touching video recounts the family's immense sense of gratitude and relief after their autistic son, Scotty, was found after disappearing from their home last week. Read More
July 9, 2012
Missing 5-Year-Old Wisconsin Boy Found Safe
Scotty has autism and disappeared from his family home in Oak Grove, Wis., Tuesday before noon. He was reportedly found in a wooded area near the Mississippi River. Read More
July 4, 2012
Working On Behalf Of Son With Autism
When Joe Lettieri drives by the new street sign warning people to drive carefully and slowly, he can’t help but feel proud. Read More
June 26, 2012
Parking Permits To Parents Of Autistic Children
Israel's Minister of Transportation, Yisrael Katz, has ordered issuance of disability parking permits to parents of children diagnosed with Autism. Read More
June 24, 2012
Boy, 15, With Autism Found 2 Days After Disappearing: ‘Hello Mommy’
A teenager with Autism ran off from Comer Children's Hospital on the South Side of Chicago while with his father late Tuesday afternoon. He was found this morning on a bike path in Glenview, about 25 miles from where he disappeared. Read More
June 21, 2012
YMCA Locations That Offer Special Needs Swimming Instructions - REDUCE THE RISK!
Don't let your child become another statistic! Read More
June 18, 2012
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Establish An Alert For Missing Children With Autism
Tell President Obama we need to establish an alert system for missing children with autism. Read More
June 14, 2012
7 Useful Tips For Navigating Public Places With A Non-Verbal Runner
Some helpful and creative tips for parents and caregivers caring for children have a tendency to bolt in public places. Read More
June 14, 2012
Surviving the Wandering Nightmare
It is unthinkable. It is every parent’s worst fear. For a special needs parent or caretaker the mere thought of it can be crippling. You let your guard down for a moment. You turn your attention away from your loved one for an instant. He is gone. ... Read More
May 14, 2012
