Roughly 50% of our children with autism are likely to wander or elope so many families live with the fear of wandering or elopement every day.  When you have a child who is at risk for elopement, it directly impacts your entire family.

You are often limited in the activities you are able to participate in outside of the home due to the fear of wandering. You have to take extreme measures to provide safety in your home from the inside out and be prepared for the judgment that will likely follow from family or friends. Home security is a must. You will likely have alarms or secure deadbolt locks to prevent the opportunity to elope. You will need to be extremely cautious of who you leave your child in the care of and ensure that they are aware of all the risks and extra precautions they will need to take to ensure your child does not run.

If your child is a wanderer, it is critically important that you are prepared for an elopement so that you can act quickly and reduce their chance of harm.

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