




As parents of children with special needs, we know all too well the dangers our children face every day. Whether safety concerns arise when they in our care, or when they are in the care of others during school time, camp, or various activities – there are things we can do to help keep them safe! The world is a scary place for our children to navigate, and even scarier for us because as parents, we KNOW the dangers that exist. And let’s face it, although we want to protect our children as much as we can, sometimes situations arise which are beyond our control! From GPS tracking devices and alert bands to safety rules and social stories… there is always something we can do as parents to ensure our children remain as safe as they can! I have compiled a list of safety resources which I feel would be useful for your family. This list covers a variety of concerns we as parents have regarding the safety of our children. As always, if you find a useful safety resource and want me to share it with other special needs families, please get in touch with me! I hope you find this list helpful!
Above and Beyond Learning Group – Household Safety
http://ablg.org/autismhouseholdsafety
Alert Me Bands – Safety Bands
AngelSense – GPS Tracking Device Service
Autism ID Card – Identification Cards
Autism Moms Know Safety – FREE Safety Kits
https://www.autismmomsknowsafety.com/
Autism New Jersey – Elopement or Wandering
https://www.autismnj.org/article/elopement-or-wandering/
Autism Society – Household Safety
Autism Speaks – Water Safety Tips and Tools
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/importance-water-safety-tips-and-tools
AWAARE Collaboration – Wandering and Elopement
http://awaare.nationalautismassociation.org/
Children’s Specialized Hospital – Autism and Safety Program
FBI Child ID App – FREE APP!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fbi-child-id/id446158585?mt=8
If I Need Help – QR Code Safety Products
Living Well With Autism – Social Stories for Personal Safety & Strangers
http://www.livingwellwithautism.com/how_to_use_social_stories/social_stories_-_personal_safety
Medic Alert Foundation – Medical Identification Products
National Autism Association – Autism and Safety
National Autism Association – BIG RED SAFETY BOX (FREE!!!)
http://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-boxes-now-available/
POAC Autism Services – Sexuality and Safety
Project Lifesaver – GPS Tracking Device Service
SafetyNet – Tracking Systems
https://safetynettracking.com/