GPS tracking devices

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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

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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.

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which you may lead others to find peace.

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world....-jp

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