A few hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include impulsive behavior and a lack of fear. These two symptoms together pose issues when keeping children with autism safe. Many times they fail to see how a situation is potentially dangerous. The biggest worry for parents of children with autism is how to keep their child safe while away from the home. Some common potentially dangerous situations include wandering and what’s referred to as “bolting” (spontaneously sprinting away to avoid a sensory trigger or uncomfortable situation). Both wandering and bolting can lead to dangerous situations that include drowning and running in front of traffic. According to Psychology Today, 48% of children with autism run from a safe environment. Of the deaths associated with children with autism under the age of 14,…