#SearchWaterFirst

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

2 months ago

Parties and gatherings increase the risk of elopement and drowning. Designate one adult to provide intentional supervision, and if a child or dependent with #autism goes missing, always #SearchWaterFirst.

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

2 months ago

Wandering/elopement is an exceptionally complex safety issue, and one that families and educators are doing their best to navigate.
#autismsafety #SearchWaterFirst

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

2 months ago

Watching this brought tears. Thank you to the first responders who knew to #SearchWaterFirst. Families struggling with autism and extreme elopement are doing their absolute best, often under impossible circumstances. Lead with empathy.

www.volusiasheriff.gov/news/volusia...

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

2 months ago

Video shows Gwinnett County police rescuing 5-year-old autistic child from drain Officers say the child was safely removed from the sewer without any injuries.

Incredible job by these officers in Gwinnett County, GA!

#autism #SearchWaterFirst

www.11alive.com/article/news...

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

3 months ago

Important indicators to look for in toddlers and preschoolers with autism so adults can #StayOneStepAhead.
#autismsafety #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention #SearchWaterFirst #saferworldforautism

National Autism Safety Council

@autismsafety.bsky.social

3 months ago

Pierce Township honors Good Samaritan, first responders who saved 4-year-old boy A four-year-old boy with autism is recovering after nearly drowning in his family's pool last month.

Another rescue out of #Ohio -- what an incredible collaborative effort!

#autism #autismsafety #wanderingprevention #elopementprevention #autismdrowningprevention #SearchWaterFirst #7isacrisis

www.wlwt.com/article/pier...