If you have a child or an adult with special needs who elopes. You know how important safety is. I’ve put this Safety resource list to help other Parents or caregivers.
National Institute of Elopement Prevention and Resolution (NIEPR) defines Elopement as an individual with cognitive challenges or special needs who wanders, runs away from or otherwise leaves a caregiving facility or environment.
My buddy tag
This is a bracelet that uses Bluetooth to alert you if your child is trying to wander. Another awesome feature is it’s waterproof. It’s app will alert you if your child has fallen into water while wearing the buddy tag. My buddy tag has been shown on Steve Harvey, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.
Pros
- This bracelet doesn’t need to be charged.
- It has a secured wristband. This prevents easy removal.
- It doesn’t require a monthly fee and is reasonably priced.
Cons
- It only last a little over a year and then you have to contact them to exchange it for a new one. It cost $10.00. Not bad but if you plan on using it for a longer period of time it could become a hassle
- It’s a bracelet. This could cause sensory problems for your child. My son can’t stand anything on his wrists or ankles.
- You need to be in range for it to work.
If this sounds like something you’d like for you child I’ve linked the original website below.
https://mybuddytag.com
Angelsense
This is a GPS & voice-monitoring devices. It’s designed for children with special needs. Angelsense has features that will help keep your child safe in many different situations. If you have a child with special need who wanders I would highly recommend this.
Pros
- Alerts you receive an instant alert if your child is in an unfamiliar place.
- Alarm you can activate an alarm on the device, makes it easier to find your child if near by.
- listen you can listen into your child’s surroundings to make sure their safe.
- Sensory friendly this device can be put on multiple different places. It’s non removable.
Cons
The only con I have is cost you have to pay a start up fee and a monthly fee.
If you are interested in getting Anglesense for your child I’ve linked the website below.
https://www.angelsense.com/autism-tracker/…
NAA BIG RED SAFETY BOX
This is a box full of resources.
It comes with a lot of educational information it’s free of charge. They do ask for donations at cheek out. If you are in a position to donate please do. Donations are what makes this possible.
Here are a few things that comes In this box
- 1 child ID kit.
- A wandering emergency plan
- wandering quick tips
- One Medic Alert Membership, Bracelet or Pendant, and one Shoe ID tagThose are
- just a few of the things this box comes with. Click the link below to get your NAA Big safety boxhttp://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-box/
Vivint Smart
Is a home security system. It caught my eye because it gives discounts to families who have children with intellectual disabilities. They work with you based on your income for a monthly rate. The autism dad also did a blog about it linked below.
The Autism Dad
https://www.theautismdad.com/vivint/
vivint gives back
https://www.vivint.com/company/gives-back
Safety Car decals
Car decals that explain your child has autism in case of an emergency. Listed below is one for a child and one for an adult.
child
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRXMBQD/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_Iu-RBbV5N6Z2N
adult
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D236R7H/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_Qw-RBb0FYCB94
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