Wandering Prevention Checklist Is your home safely secured? Learn more:BigRedSafetyToolkit.pdf (nationalautismassociation.org)NAA’s Big Red Safety Box® | National Autism AssociationSafety & Wandering Prevention Checklist | Autism SpeaksSafety Workshops - Autism Society Inland Empire (ieautism.org)NAA wandering one sheeter quick tips blank (nationalautismassociation.org) Consider a Locating Device. GPS tracking can help you know where your child is at all times Learn more:Safety Apps - Autism Society Inland Empire (ieautism.org)Autism SpeaksProject Lifesaver International | Bringing Loved Ones Home Consider an ID bracelet Learn more:Disclosure ability can be vital in times of wandering. Id’ items in pockets can be misinterpreted. Items readily observable are best, and teaching your child to show. There are many ways to consider disclosure. Here are a few ideas: Wearing a medical ID bracelet that discloses your medical information. Have a picture of your medical diagnosis on a phone or tablet. Have diagnostic information sewn into your sleevePractice a vocal disclosureChoose medical IDSafetyTat | Child ID Temporary Safety Tattoos to prevent lost kids Teach your child to swim. Drowning is the leading cause of death in wandering Learn more:Wandering | National Autism AssociationThe Benefits of Swimming for Kids with Autism and How to Teach Them | ParentsHow to Teach Children with Autism to Swim | SpecialKids.CompanySwimming With Autism - YouTubeFind your Y | YMCA of the USA You have informed or “registered with your local first responders: police, fire, Red Cross Learn more: Log wandering attempts, locations, and potential reasons why to keep data and plan accordingly. Learn more:VideoKeep data and track & inform your team Download Wandering Prevention Checklist Make a donation.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Donate