Elopement refers to a person leaving an area without notifying others, which may place that individual in a dangerous situation. Elopement, which is similar to the term wandering, is a common issue faced by the families and educators of people with autism.
This month, we'll continue our series on Autism and Safety by focusing on resources and information to help with elopement and wandering among students with autism.
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-2014-topic-autism-and.html
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Articles/Resources
The Danger of Elopement/Wandering - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-danger-of-elopementwandering.html
Why is My Child Eloping and What Can I Do? - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/why-is-my-child-eloping-and-what-can-i.html
Tips to Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related Tragedies - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/tips-to-help-prevent-wandering-and.html
Wandering Toolkits for Families and First Responders - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/wandering-toolkits-for-families-and.html
Create a Family Wandering Emergency Plan (Includes a Plan to Fill-In) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/create-family-wandering-emergency-plan.html
Sample IEP Letter to Help Your Child's School Address Wandering - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/sample-iep-letter-to-help-your-childs.html
Research on Autism and Eloping/Wandering - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/research-on-autism-and-elopingwandering.html
Safety Products for Autism and Wandering - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/safety-products-for-wandering.html
Social Stories for Wandering/Eloping - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/social-stories-for-wanderingeloping.html
Caregiver Checklist Tool for Wandering/Eloping (How to Minimize the Risk) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/caregiver-checklist-tool-for.html
Positive Autism News
Program Sparks Beautiful, 'Unique Chemistry' Between Students With Autism And Elderly
June 23, 2014
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/lionheart-school-students-autism_n_5485635.html
8-year-old w/Asperger's is Youngest Published Game Programmer
June 20, 2014
http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/year-old-youngest-published-game-programmer/article_0c5dc602-f895-11e3-8292-0019bb2963f4.html
Autistic Student Who Graduated at the Top of His Class Shares His Valedictory Speech
June 20, 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/autistic-student-who-graduated-at-the-top-of-his-class-shares-his-valedictorian-speech/2014/06/20/46144f82-f8aa-11e3-8aa9-dad2ec039789_story.html
Teen: Science Fair Helped “Overcome and Conquer” Autism
June 13, 2014
http://www.ocala.com/article/20140613/articles/140619864
Talented Musician With Autism Running Out Of Money For College
June 11, 2014
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/talented-musician-with-autism-running-out-of-money-for-college/
(I realize this doesn't sound like a positive story, but I had to share!)
Non-Verbal Teen with Autism Gets Standing Ovation for Graduation Speech
June 6, 2014
https://news.yahoo.com/autistic-teen-with-trouble-speaking-gives-graduation-address-to-standing-ovation-173305905.html
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