Safety
Safety First For Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Like most parents, Jose Ruiz and his wife Johan have done everything they can to make sure their home is safe for their three children, Hari (7), Ale (5), and Allyson (3). But they worry about Ale, who was diagnosed with autistic disorder in October of 2008. Ale loves to run away, a playful habit that could lead to a dangerous situation at home, school, or out in the community….
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Like most parents, Jose Ruiz and his wife Johan have done everything they can to make sure their home is safe for their three children, Hari (7), Ale (5), and Allyson (3). But they worry about Ale, who was diagnosed with autistic disorder in October of 2008. Ale loves to run away, a playful habit that could lead to a dangerous situation at home, school, or out in the community….
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Safety Tips
How can I keep my child safe? Safety tips are provided by Unlocking Autism (UA) and the National Autism Association (NAA)
How can I keep my child safe? Safety tips are provided by Unlocking Autism (UA) and the National Autism Association (NAA)
Safety In Home for Older Teens / Young Adults
Autism Speaks funded a grant to Ohio State for the creation of Safe Signals: Fire and Burn Safety in the Home, which includes a comprehensive guide to safety in the home
Please download the workbook at:
Autism Speaks funded a grant to Ohio State for the creation of Safe Signals: Fire and Burn Safety in the Home, which includes a comprehensive guide to safety in the home
Please download the workbook at:
Autism related wandering
Wandering by children with Autism is common, dangerous, and puts tremendous stress on families.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has recently published an important document for first responders and search and rescue personnel for cases involving an individual with special needs. Please visit this link, print and share this document with your local police, sheriff and fire departments.
Here are websites which provide wandering resources, ways to prevent and respond to Autism wandering, Big Red Safety Tool kits, Autism safety resources and related products, etc.
Download Caregiver Checklist to help implement wandering prevention strategies in your home.
Find safe space in community for summer swimmers click here for a list of YMCA locations that offer special needs swimming lessons, and be sure that your child’s last lesson is with clothes and shoes on.
Teach your child about safety signs and signals:
Using visual support like Autism communication cards
Read Safety Social Story (from Suncastle Technology)
Wandering by children with Autism is common, dangerous, and puts tremendous stress on families.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has recently published an important document for first responders and search and rescue personnel for cases involving an individual with special needs. Please visit this link, print and share this document with your local police, sheriff and fire departments.
Here are websites which provide wandering resources, ways to prevent and respond to Autism wandering, Big Red Safety Tool kits, Autism safety resources and related products, etc.
Download Caregiver Checklist to help implement wandering prevention strategies in your home.
Find safe space in community for summer swimmers click here for a list of YMCA locations that offer special needs swimming lessons, and be sure that your child’s last lesson is with clothes and shoes on.
Teach your child about safety signs and signals:
Using visual support like Autism communication cards
Read Safety Social Story (from Suncastle Technology)
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