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Safety Without Surveillance
One night, I woke up for no obvious reason and found my young daughter near the door. She was getting ready to leave our apartment. My daughter is autistic and does not rely on speech to communicate. At that moment, the danger was not theoretical. If she had reached the street, she might not...
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Preparing Autism Service Providers for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies
When confronted with an emergency, people with autism spectrum disorder are at a greater risk for injury or death than their neurotypical peers. Many autistic children and adults lack safety awareness or the ability to follow basic safety rules. Even if they have these critical skills, each...
