Elopement and Wandering: Your Guide to Safety Resources
Table of Contents
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What is Elopement?
Effects of Elopement on Families
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Safety Planning & Identification Products
10 Tracking Devices 16 Assessment and Intervention 18 Elopement Emergency Checklist
Elopement is one of the most concerning challenging behaviors for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Due to the growing prevalence of autism and the potential dangers associated with elopement, awareness about available resources is vital. This publication describes the scope of the problem and its effect on the individual and the family; provides information on identification products and tracking devices; and offers suggestions to improve elopement assessment and intervention. This publication will be helpful for parents and caregivers, schools, law enforcement, and agencies that serve individuals with autism.
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