Wondering about Wandering? What you can do to Protect Your Autistic Child

Recent studies¹ have shown that nearly half of all children with autism between the ages of 4 and 10 are prone to bolting or wandering from familiar, safe places. Although the exact cause for autism wandering (also called elopement) is unknown, it is thought that these children are most often curious or explorative, and may be seeking their favorite play spot such as a nearby lake or playground, for example.