When many people think of the term “elope,” the first thought that may come to mind is running off to get married. But for people with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities ...

However, for parents and caregivers of children with autism, days by the water can mean dodging dangers at every turn — especially for kids who elope or wander away unsupervised. Experts say ...

However, for parents and caregivers of children with autism, days by the water can mean dodging dangers at every turn — especially for kids who elope or wander away unsupervised. Experts say ...

It happens quickly: A child on the autism spectrum bolts from supervision and disappears – an emergency called “autism elopement.” While any child can wander off, children on the autism ...

"Elopement," as it is known to the disabilities community, affects almost half of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a 2016 study. A National Autism ...

Elopement, or wandering, as it is often called, is an important safety issue for individuals with autism or other disabilities, their families, and communities. This term describes the tendency ...

The Autism Project hosted a screening of “Emergencies from an Autistic POV: Sensory Overload + Elopement”to start off Autism Awareness Month. Officials said the video aims to provide first ...

The Interactive Autism Network has revealed preliminary results of the first major survey on wandering and elopement among individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The wandering and elopement ...

describes wandering or elopement as "when someone leaves a safe area or a responsible caregiver." Wandering affects individuals who have disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD ...

Children with autism are four times more likely to wander than their unaffected siblings. A new study published October 8 in the journal Pediatrics found that nearly half of children with autism ...