Posted by Susan Moffitt on Monday, May 16th, 2011
With summer rapidly approaching, it’s a good time for parents of children with autism to give extra thought to their safety. According to statistics, drowning is the leading cause of death for children and adults with autism, with many of these incidents occurring during wandering-related episodes, so it is very important that parents and caregivers [...]
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Posted by Susan Moffitt on Thursday, March 17th, 2011
The National Autism Association is making headlines for advocating the implementation of a diagnostic code on behalf of minors with special needs that have a history of wandering. A serious risk among children with autism is death associated with wandering, including accidental drowning and exposure. A special diagnostic code would increase awareness among physicians about [...]
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