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Organization for Autism Research (OAR): A Guide to Safety
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Information to help keep children with autism safe
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) developed a guide with the help of parents, first responders, educators, and community members to help keep children with autism safe. A Guide to Safety covers a range of topics including:
- Safety network development
- Prevention and management of wandering and elopement behaviors
- Relationship, physical, and sexual safety discussions
- Strategies to address bullying and online threats
- Tips on money and workplace safety
The guide includes sample identification documents, advice from self-advocates, safety skills lesson plans, and more. The guide is available for download, order a copy from OAR or download as an eBook for Kindle, Nook and Kobo.
This resource created by Organization for Autism Research (OAR)