Safety
This is the section nobody wants to read and everybody should. Wandering is common, water is the specific risk that kills, and the time to prepare your local first responders is long before you need them. None of this means you are failing to watch your child closely enough.
Articles & Guides
1Understanding Wandering in Autism
Why kids elope, the real risks, and prevention strategies that actually help.
Podcasts
3Autism and Water Safety
The Autism Dad Podcast, S8E25
Drowning is a leading cause of death for autistic children. This is the hard conversation worth having early.
Autism and Wandering
The Autism Dad Podcast, S2E11
Why kids elope, and the prevention steps that matter most.
Making First Responder Interactions Safer
The Autism Dad Podcast, S4E19
A former police chief on preparing your family, and your local departments, before there's an emergency.
Products & Services
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AngelSense
AffiliateA GPS tracker designed for children with special needs. Real-time location and safety alerts.
Safe Place Bedding
AffiliateSafety beds and enclosures for children with autism at risk of injury during sleep.
Every step on this page comes from my book.
So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism
Real Talk, Support, and Next Steps from a Dad Who's Been There
Out December 29, 2026 from Fair Winds Press
This page is the book's living companion. When something changes after the book goes to print, it changes here.
Rob Gorski, single father of three autistic sons and the dad behind The Autism Dad.