The National Autism Association is committed to those with
an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who may be prone to
wandering off or eloping from a safe environment, and may be
unable to recognize danger and/or stay safe. Wandering,
elopement, “running” or fleeing behaviors among those within
our community not only present unique safety risks, but also
create extraordinary worry and stress among caregivers.
Drowning fatalities following wandering incidents remain a
leading cause of death among those with ASD.
As such, the National Autism
Association is pleased to provide the
Big Red Safety Box for
caregivers as a means to educate, raise awareness and share
simple tools that may assist in preventing, and responding
to, wandering-related incidents in the ASD community.
Contents of the Big Red
Safety Box include the following resources:
1) Educational materials and
tools:
- A caregiver
checklist
- A Family Wandering Emergency Plan
- A
first-responder profile form
- A
wandering-prevention brochure
- A sample IEP
Letter
2) Two (2) GE Door Alarms
3) One (1) Who’s Shoe ID
4) Five (5) Laminated
Adhesive Stop Sign Visual Prompts for doors and windows
Regardless of any tools
caregivers may have in place, if a loved one’s medical
condition interferes with their ability to recognize danger
or stay safe, it is critical that caregivers maintain close
supervision and security in all settings. For more
information and ways to prevent wandering-related incidents,
please visit http://awaare.org
Those diagnosed with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who are at risk of
wandering/bolting from a safe environment, qualify to
receive a Big Red Safety Box while supplies allow.
Limit One (1) box per
family. Recipients must agree to terms
and conditions. Please allow at least two weeks for your Big
Red Safety Box to be shipped.
NAA's Big Red Safety Boxes are packaged and shipped with
care by a company employing adults with autism and other
developmental disabilities.
All materials in the Big Red Safety Box are provided for
your INFORMATION only and do not constitute medical advice
or an endorsement of any clinical or therapeutic method,
treatment, service, safety device, safety product,
organization or vendor. National Autism Association is not
responsible for the content produced by, or the services
rendered by, any third party that is referenced, or to which
access may be provided via this safety box. BE SURE TO
ADVISE AND CONSULT WITH THE CHILD'S HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
CONCERNING THE USE OF THIS SAFETY BOX.
NAA is seeking
corporate sponsorships, partnerships and private donations to
continue
this much-needed safety program for the autism community.
Please send inquiries to
naa@nationalautism.org.
To make a donation, please
click here.
