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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-73540432313341957302014-07-29T06:44:00.000-07:002014-07-29T06:44:44.723-07:00July 2014 Newsletter: Transition Back-To-School<b>July 2014 Newsletter Topic: Autism and "Back to School"</b><br />
I know it's still the middle of summer, but this month we're going to share ideas, tips, and resources for helping children with autism transition back to school in the fall. Since we mail out our newsletter at the end of the month, it will be the perfect time to start working on the transition!<br />
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<b>Tips and Articles:</b><br />
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Helping Our Kids with Autism Transition Back Into School - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/helping-our-kids-with-autism-transition.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/helping-our-kids-with-autism-transition.html</a></span><br />
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Classroom Checklist - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/classroom-checklist.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/classroom-checklist.html</a></span><br />
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Autism Guide for Bus Drivers and Transportation Supervisors - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/autism-guide-for-bus-drivers-and.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/autism-guide-for-bus-drivers-and.html</a></span><br />
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Tips for Reducing the Stress Associated with Back to School - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/tips-for-reducing-stress-associated.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/tips-for-reducing-stress-associated.html</a></span><br />
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Getting Ready for School: Transition Tips for Students with Autism - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/getting-ready-for-school-transition.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/getting-ready-for-school-transition.html</a></span><br />
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Back-To-School Tips and Q & A with Dr. Paula Kluth - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/back-to-school-tips-and-q-with-dr-paula.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/back-to-school-tips-and-q-with-dr-paula.html</a></span><br />
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<b>Freebies: </b><br />
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School Supply Picture Cards - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/school-supply-picture-cards.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/school-supply-picture-cards.html</a></span><br />
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Back To School Social Story - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/back-to-school-social-story.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/back-to-school-social-story.html</a></span><br />
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Picture Schedule for Morning Routine - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/picture-schedule-for-morning-routine.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/picture-schedule-for-morning-routine.html</a></span><br />
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<b>News:</b><br />
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July 2014 Positive Autism News - <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-2014-positive-autism-news.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-2014-positive-autism-news.html</a></span><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-80615573785740067692014-07-28T06:51:00.004-07:002014-07-28T06:51:41.554-07:00July 2014 Positive Autism News<b>Exceptional Minds Students Among Post Crew for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"</b><br />
July 10, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.shootonline.com/newsbriefs/exceptional-minds-students-among-post-crew-dawn-planet-apes" target="_blank">http://www.shootonline.com/newsbriefs/exceptional-minds-students-among-post-crew-dawn-planet-apes</a><br />
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<b>Tulsa Named Autism-Friendly City</b><br />
July 10, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/health/tulsa-named-autism-friendly-city/article_724b61e0-e092-53c4-997e-21533f7ab276.html" target="_blank">http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/health/tulsa-named-autism-friendly-city/article_724b61e0-e092-53c4-997e-21533f7ab276.html</a><br />
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<b>Garland Student with Autism Learns to Play Organ by Ear</b><br />
July 11, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/garland-mesquite/headlines/20140711-autistic-garland-man-teaches-himself-to-play-the-church-organ.ece" target="_blank">http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/garland-mesquite/headlines/20140711-autistic-garland-man-teaches-himself-to-play-the-church-organ.ece</a><br />
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<b>Sister Reveals Autistic Twin Brother's 'Super Powers'</b><br />
July 18, 2014<br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-64852756275157329172014-07-25T06:41:00.000-07:002014-07-25T06:41:00.895-07:00Picture Schedule for Morning Routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can use this set of picture cards to make a picture schedule for your child's morning routine. Having a consistent picture schedule of the steps to the routine can help your child to follow the routine more smoothly and independently.<br />
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/MorningRoutinePictureCards.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/MorningRoutinePictureCards.pdf</a><br />
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Another tip about morning routines: about a month before school starts, wake up your children a little earlier each morning to prepare for the time they will need to wake up for school. You can also start practicing the morning routine using these picture cards in the weeks before school starts to get your child used to the routine.<br />
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Positively Autism also has a free set of bedtime routine picture cards to use for a bedtime schedule. <a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/BedtimeRoutinePictureCards.pdf">http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/BedtimeRoutinePictureCards.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-79882994414437280212014-07-23T05:32:00.002-07:002014-07-23T05:32:41.628-07:00Back To School Social Story<b>Time For School: A Back To School Social Story</b><br />
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From "Educating Everyone 4 Life"<br />
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This Back to School social story is designed to help children cope with the transition of coming back to school after summer vacation. This is a visual story made for children with autism; however, all children can benefit from this story. Children with Special Needs, who or autistic, or who are in the general education classroom benefit when using a visual representations of a change in their routine. Use this book as a printable, multimedia presentation, or social story. This book is aligned with Common Core Standards in Reading.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-For-School-A-Back-To-School-Social-Story-657742" target="_blank">http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-For-School-A-Back-To-School-Social-Story-657742</a><br />
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Here is an example of a more specific social story that you can write for your child using your own pictures and information: <a href="http://www.machkovich.com/Cory/AutismRecovery/SocialStories/BacktoSchool.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.machkovich.com/Cory/AutismRecovery/SocialStories/BacktoSchool.pdf</a><br />
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In order to make the social story, you can arrange to visit your child's teacher and classroom before school begins to introduce your child and take some photos. If you are unable to arrange this type of visit, you can visit the school building and possibly the playground to get your child familiar with the environment and take photos of these. Also, you may be able to find pictures of the teacher, school building, or classroom on the school's website that you can use to make a social story.<br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-59592696547108489792014-07-21T06:32:00.000-07:002014-07-21T06:32:01.147-07:00School Supply Picture Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A set of picture cards of common school supplies. Can be used for a variety of activities including picture communication, vocabulary development, flash cards, matching games, and more!<br />
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<a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/SchoolSupplyPictureCards.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/SchoolSupplyPictureCards.pdf</a><br />
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Another tip for school supplies is to color-code school supplies for different subjects, such as having blue notebooks, binders, and other materials for math, red for language arts, and so on. Color-coding can help a child organize school materials and the colors can be integrated into a picture schedule.<br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-91789213310486388202014-07-18T06:23:00.000-07:002014-07-18T06:23:09.035-07:00Back-To-School Tips and Q & A with Dr. Paula KluthIf you've been following Positively Autism for any length of time, you'll know how much we love Paula Kluth. Her practical, compassionate, and helpful advice on teaching children with autism is nothing less than awesome! Here are is a download of her advice on transitioning back to school.<br />
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Here is a short interview with Dr. Kluth with some tips on getting ready for school: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/paula_interview.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/paula_interview.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-31374913021583547012014-07-16T05:10:00.003-07:002014-07-16T05:10:39.574-07:00Getting Ready for School: Transition Tips for Students with AutismAdapted from: P. Kluth (2010). <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159857079X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=159857079X&linkCode=as2&tag=positivelyaut-20&linkId=4Z2YV2SSFVLBA5PF" target="_blank">“You’re Going to Love This Kid!”: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom (Rev. ed.). </a>Baltimore: Brookes.<br />
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For many learners with autism, transitions are the toughest part of schooling. Moving from classroom to classroom or teacher to teacher can be stressful enough, but moving from building to building is almost always a process filled with anxiety and trepidation. These four strategies are designed to prepare the learner with autism for a new school or a new schooling experience and can be used days or months before the student arrives as well as throughout the school year.<br />
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<b>School Preview</b><br />
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Many students with autism will profit from seeing, experiencing, and learning about the school before they show up on the first day. This is an effective strategy for students who are changing schools or for those who will be going to a certain classroom for the first time. A student can pre-view the school using many different tools. Some learners might appreciate a videotape of the school and its rooms, complete with short interviews with his new teachers. Other students like to tour the school themselves and meet teachers face to face before school officially starts. Still others may want to hear siblings, parents, or friends tell them about the school. Students may also be interested in reviewing brochures of the school, newsletters from the previous year, and/or the school’s website (if one exists).<br />
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Before the year begins or during the first few days of school, many teachers ask students and their families to complete a survey. The purpose of this tool is to help the teacher become more personally acquainted with students and to make an immediate connection with families. Some teachers may choose to administer different surveys to students and parents while other teachers may design a survey that families and students complete together. While a survey would undoubtedly help a teacher learn more about his student with autism, many teachers choose to use surveys with every student in the class.<br />
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When considering using a survey, teachers will want to focus on learning styles, interests, needs, strengths or even on student ideas for the classroom. Although questions will vary by age group, possible questions include:<br />
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<li>How do you learn best?</li>
<li>What hobbies do you have?</li>
<li>What scares or upsets you?</li>
<li>What kind of expertise do you have (e.g., skateboarding, karate, collecting bugs, drawing)?</li>
<li>What do you need to be comfortable in my classroom?</li>
<li>What do you want to learn this year?</li>
<li>What is your least favorite part of the school day?</li>
<li>What is your favorite part of the school day?</li>
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If one or more students cannot write, the teacher, parent or support person can allow learners to submit visual surveys. Students might draw pictures, create a collage, or submit photographs or a video in response to the survey questions.<br />
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<b>Routines and Schedules</b><br />
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Some students will profit from the development and implementation of written schedules, picture calendars, or the use of a daily planner. As one of my former students explained to me: “School is very stimulating and a lot of noises and disorganization for me. So I need to get used to new places and have a schedule”. Teachers should talk often to students about how time will be used in the classroom. They should also try to give students with autism as much warning as possible when they are going to alter the class schedule or when a substitute will be teaching the class.<br />
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All students in a given classroom may benefit from knowing more about the schedule. Having information about what content will be taught and what activities will take place in any given day or week can help any student become a better planner and time manager. Teachers can make going over the daily schedule a regular part of the daily routine in any classroom; even taking a few seconds to review this information can make a difference in the learning of some students.<br />
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<b>Personal Portfolio</b><br />
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Students who have unique needs and abilities may want to introduce themselves to a teacher through the use of a portfolio. Portfolios may include photographs, artwork, writing or schoolwork samples, lists of favorite things, or even video or audiotapes.<br />
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A portfolio can be an especially helpful tool for students who do not speak or use a reliable communication system. I worked with one young man, J.D., to assemble a portfolio he would use as he transitioned from high school to the work place. This young man did not speak and those who met him for the first time often struggled to connect with him. When his teachers first accompanied him to his new school, J.D.’s peers began asking them questions about him: Did he understand them? Did he have any interests?<br />
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The teachers decided that J.D. needed a way to represent himself so that they didn’t need to serve as his voice and liaison. In order to facilitate this process the teachers worked with J.D. to create a portfolio that he could use to introduce himself to new people and to interact with those he already knew. J.D.’s portfolio included:<br />
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Four pages of photographs (J.D. with family and friends; snapshots of him playing soccer at a community park; J.D. working with peers on a biology experiment, vacation photos from the Rock and Roll Museum in Ohio)<br />
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<li>A short “resume” outlining some of the classes he took in middle school</li>
<li>A list of his favorite movies and compact discs</li>
<li>A “Learning About Autism” pamphlet J.D. got at a conference</li>
<li>A glossy picture of the Green Bay Packers, J.D.’s favorite football team</li>
<li>Portfolios can be in paper, audio, or video form, formal or informal, a few pages or dozens of pages, include only current information and artifacts or serve as a cumulative record of the student’s life.</li>
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-61284692670392472972014-07-14T05:55:00.000-07:002014-07-14T05:55:36.930-07:00Tips for Reducing the Stress Associated with Back to SchoolHelp your child transition back to school with less stress with these tips from Dr. Peter Faustino, President of the New York Association of School Psychologists.<br />
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<a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/tips_peter.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/tips_peter.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-29697602197302337112014-07-11T06:36:00.001-07:002014-07-11T06:36:19.641-07:00Autism Guide for Bus Drivers and Transportation SupervisorsA quick guide for bus drivers and school district transportation supervisors to help make the bus riding experience safe and positive for students with autism.<br />
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<a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/transportation.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/transportation.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-86521950141284595672014-07-09T05:18:00.000-07:002014-07-09T05:18:04.149-07:00Classroom ChecklistA tool you can use to help you set-up your classroom for your students with autism. By Lori Ernsperger, PhD.<br />
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<a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/classroom_checklist.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/classroom_checklist.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-54894226871150410232014-07-07T05:20:00.002-07:002014-07-07T05:20:25.301-07:00Helping Our Kids with Autism Transition Back Into SchoolA detailed and helpful list of strategies to prepare for the transition back to school from Dr. Esther Hess, a developmental psychologist and executive director of Center for the Developing Mind.<br />
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<a href="http://www.drhessautism.com/img/news/helping-kids-with-autism-transition.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.drhessautism.com/img/news/helping-kids-with-autism-transition.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-23520761539550832862014-07-02T06:50:00.003-07:002014-07-02T06:50:52.456-07:00July 2014 Newsletter Topic: Autism and "Back to School"I know it's still the middle of summer, but this month we're going to share ideas, tips, and resources for helping children with autism transition back to school in the fall. Since we mail out our newsletter at the end of the month, it will be the perfect time to start working on the transition!<br />
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Check back with us all month long on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/PositivelyAutismcom/133524426684006" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PositiveAutism" target="_blank">Twitter</a> pages for us to post new resources as they are added. Make sure you're subscribed to our <a href="http://www.positivelyautism.com/signup/" target="_blank">free newsletter</a> to get all the resources at the end of July!PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-41482022980423290422014-06-30T12:49:00.005-07:002014-06-30T12:49:33.522-07:00Positively Autism June 2014 Newsletter: Wandering and Elopement<b>June 2014 Topic: Autism and Wandering/Elopement</b><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-2014-topic-autism-and.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-2014-topic-autism-and.html</a><br />
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The Danger of Elopement/Wandering - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-danger-of-elopementwandering.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-danger-of-elopementwandering.html</span></a><br />
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Why is My Child Eloping and What Can I Do? - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/why-is-my-child-eloping-and-what-can-i.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/why-is-my-child-eloping-and-what-can-i.html</span></a><br />
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Tips to Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related Tragedies - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/tips-to-help-prevent-wandering-and.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/tips-to-help-prevent-wandering-and.html</span></a><br />
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Wandering Toolkits for Families and First Responders - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/wandering-toolkits-for-families-and.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/wandering-toolkits-for-families-and.html</span></a><br />
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Create a Family Wandering Emergency Plan (Includes a Plan to Fill-In) - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/create-family-wandering-emergency-plan.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/create-family-wandering-emergency-plan.html</span></a><br />
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Sample IEP Letter to Help Your Child's School Address Wandering - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/sample-iep-letter-to-help-your-childs.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/sample-iep-letter-to-help-your-childs.html</span></a><br />
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Research on Autism and Eloping/Wandering - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/research-on-autism-and-elopingwandering.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/research-on-autism-and-elopingwandering.html</a><br />
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Safety Products for Autism and Wandering - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/safety-products-for-wandering.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/safety-products-for-wandering.html</a><br />
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Social Stories for Wandering/Eloping - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/social-stories-for-wanderingeloping.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/social-stories-for-wanderingeloping.html</a><br />
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Caregiver Checklist Tool for Wandering/Eloping (How to Minimize the Risk) - <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/caregiver-checklist-tool-for.html">http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/06/caregiver-checklist-tool-for.html</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Positive Autism News</span></b><br />
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<b>Program Sparks Beautiful, 'Unique Chemistry' Between Students With Autism And Elderly</b><br />
June 23, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/lionheart-school-students-autism_n_5485635.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/lionheart-school-students-autism_n_5485635.html</a><br />
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<b>8-year-old w/Asperger's is Youngest Published Game Programmer</b><br />
June 20, 2014<br />
<a href="http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/year-old-youngest-published-game-programmer/article_0c5dc602-f895-11e3-8292-0019bb2963f4.html" target="_blank">http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/year-old-youngest-published-game-programmer/article_0c5dc602-f895-11e3-8292-0019bb2963f4.html</a><br />
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<b>Autistic Student Who Graduated at the Top of His Class Shares His Valedictory Speech</b><br />
June 20, 2014<br />
<a href="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" target="_blank">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</a><br />
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<b>Teen: Science Fair Helped “Overcome and Conquer” Autism</b><br />
June 13, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.ocala.com/article/20140613/articles/140619864" target="_blank">http://www.ocala.com/article/20140613/articles/140619864</a><br />
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<b>Talented Musician With Autism Running Out Of Money For College</b><br />
June 11, 2014<br />
<a href="http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/talented-musician-with-autism-running-out-of-money-for-college/" target="_blank">http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/talented-musician-with-autism-running-out-of-money-for-college/</a><br />
(I realize this doesn't sound like a positive story, but I had to share!)<br />
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<b>Non-Verbal Teen with Autism Gets Standing Ovation for Graduation Speech</b><br />
June 6, 2014<br />
<a href="https://news.yahoo.com/autistic-teen-with-trouble-speaking-gives-graduation-address-to-standing-ovation-173305905.html" target="_blank">https://news.yahoo.com/autistic-teen-with-trouble-speaking-gives-graduation-address-to-standing-ovation-173305905.html</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-82750521180325828822014-06-27T05:23:00.002-07:002014-06-27T05:23:17.650-07:00June 2014 Positive Autism News<b>Program Sparks Beautiful, 'Unique Chemistry' Between Students With Autism And Elderly</b><br />
June 23, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/lionheart-school-students-autism_n_5485635.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/23/lionheart-school-students-autism_n_5485635.html</a><br />
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<b>8-year-old w/Asperger's is Youngest Published Game Programmer</b><br />
June 20, 2014<br />
<a href="http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/year-old-youngest-published-game-programmer/article_0c5dc602-f895-11e3-8292-0019bb2963f4.html" target="_blank">http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/year-old-youngest-published-game-programmer/article_0c5dc602-f895-11e3-8292-0019bb2963f4.html</a><br />
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<b>Autistic Student Who Graduated at the Top of His Class Shares His Valedictory Speech</b><br />
June 20, 2014<br />
<a href="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" target="_blank">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</a><br />
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<b>Teen: Science Fair Helped “Overcome and Conquer” Autism</b><br />
June 13, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.ocala.com/article/20140613/articles/140619864" target="_blank">http://www.ocala.com/article/20140613/articles/140619864</a><br />
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<b>Talented Musician With Autism Running Out Of Money For College</b><br />
June 11, 2014<br />
<a href="http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/talented-musician-with-autism-running-out-of-money-for-college/" target="_blank">http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/talented-musician-with-autism-running-out-of-money-for-college/</a><br />
(I realize this doesn't sound like a positive story, but I had to share!)<br />
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<b>Non-Verbal Teen with Autism Gets Standing Ovation for Graduation Speech</b><br />
June 6, 2014<br />
<a href="https://news.yahoo.com/autistic-teen-with-trouble-speaking-gives-graduation-address-to-standing-ovation-173305905.html" target="_blank">https://news.yahoo.com/autistic-teen-with-trouble-speaking-gives-graduation-address-to-standing-ovation-173305905.html</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-73453369493244418162014-06-26T05:54:00.000-07:002014-06-26T05:54:03.613-07:00Caregiver Checklist Tool for Wandering/Eloping (How to Minimize the Risk)A safety checklist you can use to minimize the risk of your child wandering or eloping, as well as minimizing the danger if your child does go missing. <br />
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<a href="http://nationalautismassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NAA_CAREGIVER_CHECKLIST.pdf" target="_blank">http://nationalautismassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NAA_CAREGIVER_CHECKLIST.pdf</a><br />
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<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-56370141523835673842014-06-25T08:42:00.006-07:002014-06-25T08:42:48.920-07:00Social Stories for Wandering/ElopingHere are some Social Stories from the <a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories.htm" target="_blank">AWAARE Collaboration</a> on the topic of wandering and eloping.<br />
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<strong>Print and Attach Your Own Photos:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20Apartment%20with%20Pictures.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my apartment</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20Apartment%20with%20Mom%20Pictures.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my apartment with Mom</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20Apartment%20with%20Dad%20Pictures.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my apartment with Dad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20House%20with%20Pictures.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my house</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20House%20with%20Pictures%20Mom.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my house with Mom</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Stay%20in%20My%20House%20with%20Pictures%20Dad.pdf" target="_blank">Stay in my house with Dad</a><br />
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<strong>Text Only:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20Apartment_Short%20words%20Mom%20and%20Dad_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my apartment with Mom and Dad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20Apartment_Short%20words%20Mom_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my apartment with Mom</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20Apartment_Short%20words%20Dad_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my apartment with Dad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20House%20_Short%20words%20Mom%20and%20Dad_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my house with Mom and Dad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20House%20_Short%20words%20Mom_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my house with Mom</a><br />
<a href="http://www.awaare.org/socialstories/Staying%20in%20My%20House%20_Short%20words%20Dad_.pdf" target="_blank">Staying in my house with Dad</a><br />
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Here's the main page of the AWAARE Collaboration, where you can find lots of wandering safety information: <a href="http://www.awaare.org/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.awaare.org/index.htm</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-15165805772627440162014-06-23T06:28:00.003-07:002014-06-23T06:29:00.801-07:00Safety Products for Autism and WanderingThe National Autism Association sells safety products related to autism and wandering. <a href="http://nationalautismassociation.org/store/#ecwid:category=2416355&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal" target="_blank">On their website, you'll find</a>: <br />
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<li>Stop Sign Visual Aids</li>
<li>Door/Window Alarms</li>
<li>Safety Alert Window Cling</li>
<li>"Lost and Found" Temporary Tattoos with Safety Information</li>
<li>"Safety Alert: I Have Autism" Wristbands</li>
<li>More</li>
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Links to other companies selling safety products related to autism and wandering can be found here: <a href="http://www.awaare.org/resources.htm" target="_blank">http://www.awaare.org/resources.htm</a><br />
<br />PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-42726614738361620202014-06-20T04:59:00.003-07:002014-06-20T04:59:28.076-07:00Research on Autism and Eloping/WanderingIf you'd like to look in-depth at some strategies used by researchers to address eloping and wandering, here are some articles: <br />
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Assessment and Treatment of Elopement Maintained by Access to Stereotypy, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2010): <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2938949/pdf/jaba-43-03-513.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2938949/pdf/jaba-43-03-513.pdf</a><br />
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Brief Treatment Analysis for Elopement in an Outpatient Clinic Setting, University of Iowa Thesis (2011): <a href="http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2555&context=etd&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.com%2Fscholar%3Fstart%3D80%26q%3Dautism%2BElopement%26hl%3Den%26as_sdt%3D0%2C44#search=%22autism%20Elopement%22" target="_blank">click here for link</a>.<br />
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Differential Reinforcement With and Without Blocking as Treatment for Elopement, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2011): <a href="http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/JABA/articles/2011/jaba-44-04-0903.pdf" target="_blank">http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/JABA/articles/2011/jaba-44-04-0903.pdf</a><br />
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The Emergence of Flopping During Treatment for Elopement, Munroe-Meyer Institute: <a href="http://webmedia.unmc.edu/mmi/pdf/theemergenceofflopping.pdf" target="_blank">http://webmedia.unmc.edu/mmi/pdf/theemergenceofflopping.pdf</a><br />
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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Elopement, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (1997): <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1284082/pdf/9433790.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1284082/pdf/9433790.pdf</a><br />
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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Elopement Across Two School Settings, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2010): <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831439/" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831439/</a><br />
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Latency of Response During the Functional Analysis of Elopement, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2013): <a href="http://www.necc.org/uploadDocs/2/neidert-et-al-2013.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.necc.org/uploadDocs/2/neidert-et-al-2013.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-15904031930957758152014-06-18T05:38:00.002-07:002014-06-18T05:38:45.322-07:00Sample IEP Letter to Help Your Child's School Address WanderingAn example of a letter you can send to your child's school to inform them of your child's tendency to wander and suggest/request that safety measures be put in place. <br />
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<a href="http://www.awaare.org/IEPletter.htm" target="_blank">http://www.awaare.org/IEPletter.htm</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-27223808905509207342014-06-16T07:10:00.001-07:002014-06-16T07:10:38.427-07:00Create a Family Wandering Emergency Plan (Includes a Plan to Fill-In)Make sure your family has a plan in case of a wandering emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in a wandering emergency. Fill out this simple template and keep a copy with your emergency supply kit or another safe place known to all family members, where it can be easily accessed if your child should go missing. You may also want to give a copy to your child's teachers or other caregivers. <br />
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Please save a copy of this plan to your computer, as well as printing a copy to fill-in with your family. <a href="http://www.awaare.org/docs/FWEP.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.awaare.org/docs/FWEP.pdf</a><br />
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Along with this plan, keep a copy of this "Person-Specific Information for First Responders" form that lists information that can help find your child if he or she is lost: <a href="http://www.awaare.org/docs/AUTISM%20ELOPEMENT%20ALERT%20FORM.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.awaare.org/docs/AUTISM%20ELOPEMENT%20ALERT%20FORM.pdf</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-89363224084190375142014-06-13T06:40:00.001-07:002014-06-13T06:40:31.781-07:00Wandering Toolkits for Families and First RespondersCheck out these toolkits with lots of valuable resources.<br />
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The <a href="http://nationalautismassociation.org/docs/BigRedSafetyToolkit.pdf" target="_blank">family/caregiver toolkit</a> contains: <br />
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<li>Caregiver Checklist </li>
<li>Family Wandering Emergency Plan (FWEP) </li>
<li>First-responder profile form</li>
<li>Swimming Lessons Tool </li>
<li>Root-cause Scenario & Strategies Tool </li>
<li>Stop Sign Prompts </li>
<li>Social Stories </li>
<li>Caregiver Log </li>
<li>Sample IEP Letter. (Never allow restraint/seclusion practices into any IEP as this increases associated risks.) </li>
<li>General Awareness Letter: share with schools, homeowner’s association, law enforcement agencies, physicians, etc. </li>
<li>Caregiver Resources </li>
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The <a href="http://nationalautismassociation.org/docs/BigRedSafetyToolkit-FR.pdf" target="_blank">first responder toolkit</a> contains: <br />
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<li>Autism Overview </li>
<li>Autism Behaviors </li>
<li>Autism Wandering Statistics </li>
<li>First Responder Checklist </li>
<li>First Responder Resource Sheet </li>
<li>First Responder Tips </li>
<li>First Responder Notification Form </li>
<li>Search & Rescue Guidelines For Missing Persons With Special Needs (NCMEC) </li>
<li>Print-and-hang Flyer </li>
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-31688432262094330892014-06-11T06:11:00.001-07:002014-06-11T06:11:14.968-07:00Tips to Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related TragediesSix Tips to Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related Tragedies (and other resources) from Autism Speaks: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/wandering-resources" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/wandering-resources</a><br />
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Helpful Tips from Parents and Families: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-project/wandering-tips" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-project/wandering-tips</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-42367604673675533332014-06-09T06:04:00.004-07:002014-06-09T06:04:31.115-07:00Why is My Child Eloping and What Can I Do?A helpful article by a BCBA that discusses some tips on reducing eloping based on the reasons why a child elopes in the first place. <br />
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<a href="http://www.autism-community.com/why-is-my-child-eloping-and-what-can-i-do/" target="_blank">http://www.autism-community.com/why-is-my-child-eloping-and-what-can-i-do/</a><br />
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PositivelyAutism.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081847771273723356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492140694666823902.post-59796601598355668762014-06-06T06:27:00.005-07:002014-06-06T06:27:39.140-07:00The Danger of Elopement/WanderingAccording to Autism Speaks, a survey on wandering and elopement was recently conducted with parents of children with autism. In this survey, almost 50% of the families reported that their child had gone missing for long enough to cause a significant safety concern. Clearly, elopement (leaving an area without notifying others), poses a potential danger to individuals with autism. <br />
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To further illustrate the danger, parents in this survey reported that over 1/3 of the children who elope are rarely or never able to communicate identifying information, such as their name or phone number. These families also report some "close calls:" 2/3 of parents reported that their children had a close call with a traffic injury and approximately 1/3 reported a close call with a potential drowning incident.<span style="color: black;"> (Note: please see <a href="http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2014/05/positively-autism-may-2014-newsletter.html">last month's issue of Positively Autism</a> for water safety resources).</span><br />
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In addition to the danger to the individuals with autism themselves, 58% of the parents of children who elope reported that this was the most stressful behavior related to their child's autism. Elopement can also prevent families from attending activities outside the home due to fear of the child wandering off (62% of families of children who elope) and can disrupt parental sleep because of fear of elopement (40% of parents surveyed). Despite these family concerns, half of the families of children who elope reported that they had not received any advice or guidance from professionals about how to address elopement.<br />
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In this blog post series, we hope to provide some resources to help both families and educators address this important issue.<br />
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<strong>References</strong><br />
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"New Data Shows Half of All Children with Autism Wander and Bolt from Safe Places" - <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/new-data-shows-half-all-children-autism-wander-and-bolt-safe-places" target="_blank">http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/new-data-shows-half-all-children-autism-wander-and-bolt-safe-places</a><br />
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"What is Elopement?" by Abby Twyman, M.Ed., BCBA: <a href="http://www.autism-community.com/what-is-elopement/" target="_blank">http://www.autism-community.com/what-is-elopement/</a><br />
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