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Autism & Wandering - Becoming Lost

Children on autism spectrum more likely to wander, disappear, study suggests

A new study by researchers at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York (CCMC) suggests that more than one-quarter million school-age children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders wander away from adult supervision each year. Ref. Source 5b.

Lost - Wandering and Autism

That's why its the responsibility of the caregiver to watch the child constantly and make sure wherever they are isn't easily accessible to the road or places that can get them hurt, lost or taken.

Autism & Wandering - Becoming Lost Health & Special Psychology

One-third of autistic children likely to wander, disappear

More than one-third of children with autism spectrum disorders have wandered away from a safe environment within the past 12 months, according to new findings. The findings are from a review of CDC data on 1,420 children ages 6 to 17 with ASDs. Ref. Source 1y.