Guest guest Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Depending on where you live, local law enforcement may be using Project Lifesaver. I recommend looking into that program. Sent from my iPhone , M.Ed., B.C.B.A. Director and Consultant Expanding Potentials Expandingpotentialsconsulting@... K.@... www.expanding-potentials.com 301.802.1055 Fax: 443.817.0715 This document may contain information covered under the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552(a), and/or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (PL 104-191) and its various implementing regulations and must be protected in accordance with those provisions. Healthcare information is personal and sensitive and must be treated accordingly. If this correspondence contains healthcare information it is being provided to you after appropriate authorization from the patient or under circumstances that don't require patient authorization. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Redisclosure without additional patient consent or as permitted by law is prohibited. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality subjects you to application of appropriate sanction. If you have received this correspondence in error, please notify the sender at once and destroy any copies you have made. On Jan 17, 2011, at 9:37 PM, janicempellecchi@... wrote: > Has anyone found a good reliable gps tracking device for runners? The hx > shows that the person has gone more than 3 blocks and is > > Here is some general advice and statistics related to risk of this > behavior. I have looked at some but wanted to see what others may have found. > > Best. > > Janice M. Pellecchia, M.A., BCBA > _www.abamidwestltd.com_ (http://www.abamidwestltd.com) > > > Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency? > > To ensure safety and lower risk for a child or adult with autism, parents > and care providers will need to become proactive and prepare an > informational handout. > A leading cause for concern are children and adults who run away or wander > from parents and care providers. Tragically, children and adults with > autism are often attracted to water sources such as pools, ponds, and lakes. > Drowning is a leading cause of death for a child or adult who has autism. > Wandering can occur anywhere at anytime. The first time is often the worst > time. Another concern is preparation in the event that you become > incapacitated or injured while caring for a person with autism at home or in the > community. > An informational handout should be developed, copied and carried with you > at all times--at home, in your car, purse or wallet. Also circulate this > handout to family members, trusted neighbors, friends and co-workers. The > handout will also come in handy if you are in an area other than your > neighborhood and are approached by the police. > If wandering is a concern, contact law enforcement, fire and ambulance > agencies. Ask your local 911 call center to " red flag " this information in > their 911 computer data base. Dispatchers can alert patrol officers about your > concerns before they arrive. When we provide law enforcement with key > information before an incident occurs, we can expect better responses. > Autism Emergency Contact Handout Model - Be prepared > > * * * * * > 1. Name of child or adult > 2. Current photograph and physical description including height, > weight, eye and hair color, any scars or other identifying marks > 3. Identify your child's favorite song, toy or character > 4. Names, home, cell and pager phone numbers and addresses of > parents, other caregivers and emergency contact persons > 5. Sensory, medical, or dietary issues and requirements, if any > 6. Inclination for elopement and any atypical behaviors or c > haracteristics that may attract attention > 7. Favorite attractions and locations where person may be found > 8. Likes, dislikes--approach and de-escalation techniques > 9. A list of things that frighten your child > 10. Method of communication, if non-verbal sign language, picture > boards, written word > 11. ID wear jewelry, tags on clothes, printed handout card > 12. Map and address guide to nearby properties with water sources and > dangerous locations highlighted > 13. Blueprint or drawing of home, with bedrooms of individual > highlighted > > Janice M. Pellecchia, M.A., BCBA > President, ABA Midwest Ltd. > President, ABA Midwest Education Ltd. > > ....There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given > to us to learn from. > beth Kubler-Ross > > Never miss a moment to learn, as it may alter your motivation and path in > which you may lead others to find peace. > Never miss a moment to teach as it may change the legacy of the entire > world....-jp > > Please Note: The information contained in this message is confidential > and should only be read by the intended party. If you have received > this in error, please destroy and contact this office at the number > above. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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