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Half Of All Children With Autism Wander And Elope From Safe Places

Today, the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), the nation’s largest online autism research project, reveals the preliminary results of the first major survey on wandering and elopement among individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and announces the launch of a new research survey on the association between pregnancy factors and ASD. Check the end of this […]

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Autism Speaks Supports New Diagnostic Code For Individuals With Autism With History Of Wandering

With increasing frequency, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) report the terrible consequences that can occur when their children wander or unexpectedly run away. One mother described the recent death of her child who had wandered away from her home, despite efforts to lock doors and windows. Recognizing the seriousness and urgency of […]

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