Elopement in Autism Scheithauer defines elopement as any time that a child leaves supervision. This can include leaving the home, bolting away in public, getting lost in a store or
Introduction Social media can connect people to communities, potential employees, and other resources crucial for successfully navigating the world. However, people with autism experience more online harassment and harm than
Fear-based narratives and the middle ground Wisniewski describes the fear-based narratives that surround online safety for teens, particularly in the context of autism (0:35). She asserts that fear-based beliefs lead to
Pica and behavioral treatments Pica is the ingestion of inedible substances and is the most dangerous form of self-injurious behavior associated with autism (2:12). Items frequently ingested include generally harmless things
Prevalence of bullying Autistic youth report higher rates of peer victimization and bullying than individuals with other developmental disorders and other at-risk groups. Adams cites research that revealed 35% of
