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Podcast: Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism Resources
Episode: When they Wander: Understanding Autism and Elopement
Description: The scariest day of my life was the afternoon my five-year-old daughter on the spectrum went missing. The police were notified, we gathered a search party to scour the area, and an hour later we found her in a neighbor’s home, rummaging through their cupboards and playing with their poodle. I wouldn’t wish the fear that overtook me in that hour on my worst enemy. Yet, nearly half of children on the autism spectrum attempt to elope—making wandering one of the top safety concerns for autism parents In this episode, we share o...