|Slideshows|September 20, 2019

9 high-risk situations for wandering and elopement

Author(s)Jonna L Gattuso, PsyD, Alix McNulty, MSN, BA, RN, CPSTI, Sarah C Bauer, MD, MS

Elopement and wandering are serious problems for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here are 9 high-risk situations when parents and caregivers need to be more mindful.

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