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Webinar: When They Wander or Run Away

  • 14 Oct 2020
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
When They Wander or Run Away

Pathfinders for Autism

Location: online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration is required. Please register online. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.

The statistics are frightening: 49% of children with Autism and 26.7 individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities elope (often from a safe environment), more than 1/3 cannot communicate their name, address or phone number, and 91% of deaths related to wandering are caused by drowning.

This webinar will address reasons why individuals might elope as well as safety preventive measures parents and caregivers can put into place. Some parents believe that technology is their only solution, but we will explain why parents need to address multiple aspects of elopement. We will share our Autism Safety Kits and explain how each tool can benefit families. If their child does goes missing, we will detail what information will be most beneficial to the responding police. Throughout the session, the presenters will tell personal stories and experiences as parents of eloping children and describe the impact it has on the entire family.

This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the event, a Zoom link will be sent to you.

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