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Understanding Wandering in Autism and Dementia: Risks, Reasons, and Prevention Tips

Wandering, also known as elopement, is a significant concern within the autism community and among individuals with dementia and other disabilities. This behavior involves individuals leaving a safe environment without notice, often leading to dangerous situations. Understanding the risks, reasons, and preventive measures associated with wandering can help families and caregivers manage this behavior more effectively.

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July 21, 2024

My thoughts / Podcast / Season 2

What You NEED To Know #Autism and #Wandering (S2E11)

S2E11 Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it's reached epidemic levels. Sidra Collins is an Autism Mom and Community Manager at AngelSense. She joins me to discuss everything you need to know about wandering and how AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander. If you are worried about your child with Autism wandering off, you need to listen. Support This Podcast You can find AngelSense: angelsense.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelSenseGPS You can find me: theautismdad.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theautismdad This episode is sponsored by Lakikid.com. Visit Lakikid.com/theautismdad and use code “theautismdad” to save 20% on their amazing sensory tools. This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children’s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit theautismdad.com/mightier and…

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December 20, 2019

Affiliate / My thoughts / Parenting Resources / Reviews

Review: Jiobit GPS tracking for autistic kids

I'm a huge technology junkie and love using it to improve the quality of my family's life. Sometimes, however, something comes to my attention that I want to bring to my readers ASAP because I believe it can have a direct impact on their lives or the lives of their loved ones, and Jiobit GPS tracking is one of those things. Why GPS Tracking Matters Most of us are familiar with the many safety-related reasons why someone might want their kids to carry a GPS tracker. Sometimes it's making sure they get where they're supposed to go, and other times, it's just a safety precaution. While everyone may have a different reason for wanting their child to have a GPS tracker, when it comes to Autism parenting, GPS tracking can…

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June 6, 2019

My thoughts / Vivint Gives Back

Does your child with #Autism wander?

Wandering is huge problem in the Autism community. Does your child with #Autism wander? The Vivint Gives Back foundation can help.

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March 26, 2018

My thoughts / Vivint Gives Back

Getting ready for our appointment with @VivintHome

Tomorrow, we'll be seeing the return of Vivint to our home. We're having a new camera added to the back of our house and a new alarm panel installed. When they're done with that, they're going to do a once over and make sure everything is up to snuff. In order to get ready for this appointment, we need to make sure that the Vivint tech has clean access to all of the Vivint devices in our home. The boys and I are going to spend the evening straightening up the house to make sure we're ready for them to come. This is actually the best way to get our house caught up.. Lol On a side note, please remember that you can take advantage of the Vivint Gives Back…

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March 8, 2018

Vivint Gives Back

How to get the technology needed to help keep your wandering kids with #Autism safe

It's Autism Awareness Month and one of the biggest concerns that Autism parents face is wandering. Children with Autism have a tendency to wander away from a position of safety, only to find themselves in danger. Unfortunately, these situations don't always end well and we know that the faster the intervention, the more likely we are to have a positive outcome. Having a child safely recovered is what matters most. Did you know that there is a foundation out there that wants to provide you with free Home Automation and Security technology to help prevent your child from wandering in the first place? To that end, I was to share a partnership I have built with an amazing company called Vivint Home. They have a charity division called Vivint Gives…

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April 7, 2017

My thoughts / Vivint Gives Back

#Autism families are sharing about how @VivintGivesBack has improved their lives and given them peace of mind

For a while now, I've been talking about how I use the home automation/security system I received from the Vivint Gives Back Project to keep my kids with Autism safer. You can read all about my experiences by clicking here. I thought it might be beneficial for you to see what other families are saying about their experience with the Vivint Gives Back Project. As a reminder, the Vivint Gives Back Project is devoted to providing Special Needs families with peace of mind. They do this by donating home security and automation equipment that helps parents both monitor and provide a safer environment for their Special Needs Kids. Monthly service rates are based on income and range from $15 - $40/month. You can apply for a system of your own, you clicking here. Please…

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February 8, 2017