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ASD child running away

Wallaceand gromit

Can anybody help with this?. My 5 year old is like lightning and runs away (not intentional)  from us. He refuses to use a strap and we have lost him twice in theme parks now. This is very upsetting for us but also for his older brother 9 who refuses to go on a day out now and he thinks his brother is going to get lost again.

Is there any tagging device that we could get to relive our anxiety on our days out.

 

Thanks

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  • hi there,

    my son is also a bit of a runner - he's 13 now, and his running is quite predictable (perhaps it always has been, but i just know him better now)

    i have name labels in most of his clothes with my mobile number on, as when kids get lost and are unable to communicate, that is where they look (neck line)

    there are some behavioural strategies as well. eg (this is parent to parent advice, remember, i am no expert!) in a non threatening, non essential situation, you teach him how to come to you when you call him.  everytime he does, he gets some sort of reward (what ever works for you and him).  do it frequently, and completely randomly.

    most importantly: observe him.  what is he tuned into, what captures his interest, when is he most likely to run? for my son it's trains/trucks when we're out.  away form dogs! in: lifts and escalators.

    some say he's just got to hold your hand when you are out.  easier said than done! but perhaps really really emphasise to him how important it is for him to stay with you...

    hope some of this is useful

    L

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  • hi there,

    my son is also a bit of a runner - he's 13 now, and his running is quite predictable (perhaps it always has been, but i just know him better now)

    i have name labels in most of his clothes with my mobile number on, as when kids get lost and are unable to communicate, that is where they look (neck line)

    there are some behavioural strategies as well. eg (this is parent to parent advice, remember, i am no expert!) in a non threatening, non essential situation, you teach him how to come to you when you call him.  everytime he does, he gets some sort of reward (what ever works for you and him).  do it frequently, and completely randomly.

    most importantly: observe him.  what is he tuned into, what captures his interest, when is he most likely to run? for my son it's trains/trucks when we're out.  away form dogs! in: lifts and escalators.

    some say he's just got to hold your hand when you are out.  easier said than done! but perhaps really really emphasise to him how important it is for him to stay with you...

    hope some of this is useful

    L

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