UPDATED — “Take Action! Wandering Legislation” Falls Short
via Disability Scoop: “The U.S. Senate ended its session for the year without granting final approval to legislation known as Kevin and Avonte’s Law.”
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Tag: wandering
Pride & Progress Video – Why we do what we do
I’ve been running sessions with my 5-year-old client, L, since March. His family primarily sought our services for help with L’s elopement, which kept the whole family stuck at home for much of the time.
Read MoreHalf of children with ASD attempt wandering and elopement
By Jessy McCulloch, Events & Social Media Marketing Coordinator, AHSS
We’ve spoken a lot about the dangers of wandering and elopement in our loved ones with autism. And yet with statistics showing that roughly half (48%) of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder attempt to elope from a safe environment, it’s a subject that really can’t be talked about enough. Recently the parents of two autistic boys (10 and 8 years old) on Long Island won the right for their kids to wear GPS tracking devices to class.
6 Ways You Can Keep Your Kid Safe in the Summer
It’s finally summer and while that means it’s finally prime time to soak up the sun, it’s extremely important to take cautionary measures while outside with your family. Nearly half of children with autism wander, which can occur at any time they are... Read More
Jennifer and the New Gym Teacher – You Are Not Alone (BLOG)
By Jonathan Slack, Market Research & Development Specialist, AHSS Sometimes I feel like I have a million stories about Jennifer, my younger sister who is on the autism spectrum. In the You Are Not Alone article, My Sister the Swindler, you learned how devious... Read More
