VANS ARE SAFER

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We switched to a van - not a HONDA- but still a van with only windows which

could partly open (enough to throw things out maybe but not GET OUT) and we

sat Elie in the third row - for the vibration- and so he couldn;t kick me or

pull at me while I was driving. But we also had a harness for years which

zipped up the back so he couldn;t get lose in the van. And we used child

locks so the doors could not be opened from the inside.

If he rode in the front seat with someone, he would knock the shift lever

out of place! It is only the last few years (since he was 19 or 20) that we

let him sit in front. HE LOVES riding shot gun, never throws things out of

the windows, and doesn't open the door until he is told " seatbelt off " .

> This is what helped us too, best investment purchasing our

> Honda Odyssey van as enjoyed sitting on the back seat over the

> tire where it helped stimulate that sensory input he seek.

> Finally a some peace here not going on a panic attack with the

> unexpected moments.

> As a matter of fact one of my friends whose daughter with severe

> autism rode in our van, ended up purchasing one when I gave her a ride

> once. This helped tremendously as her daughter use to kick her and

> pull her hair while driving, too many close calls. She just loves it

> and always thanks me. All I know is that this helped our kiddos from

> doing their dangerous stunts.

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> Another story to add here with this challenge on the escape from

> moving vehicle's and can relate and know we are not alone.

> In our case, no longer does this anymore so hope many will find

> some solutions for your kiddos.

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> Irma,20,DS/ASD

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> > Oh Donna. This brings back horror memories. The solution I had for

> > was moving him to the front seat. I used lots of food rewards

> > and interaction, lots of music to keep him amused. Or you could buy

> > a minivan that has child safety locks on the doors and no windows

> > that open.

> > Sorry you had such a scary experience. Mind happened on a highway

> > going 65, I had him by the leg by the time I was on the side of the

> > road.

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> > Karyn

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Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.