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Protecting kids with autism from harm due to wandering – Contemporary Pediatrics
What to consider when keeping children with autism spectrum disorder safe from getting lost.
Wandering is a fairly typical occurrence in many childrens lives and many parents can probably recount at least one heart-stopping time when they were unable to quickly locate their son or daughter. However, for parents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), wandering isnt just something to be concerned about during the early days of a childs mobility, nor is it an uncommon experience. At the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Paul Lipkin, MD, FAAP, associate…
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