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120: Understanding Elopement and Safety in the Autism Community

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Join Ariana DeAngelis from The Autism Project as she discusses essential strategies for keeping both children and adults safe within the Autism community. In this episode, Ariana explains what elopement is, why individuals on the spectrum may elope, and practical steps families can take to reduce risk. She also shares important guidance for first responders on how to support autistic individuals with safety, awareness, and compassion.