Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category
Safety Bracelets
Is this bracelet not the coolest thing? I love it and I do believe the kids will too. You know that I’m all about safety for our children with special needs and am always on the prowl for ways to keep them safe in addition to helping extended caretakers (aka: School staff, daycare staff,...
January 5th, 2011 | Parents, Safety | Read More
First Responders
This is a pretty nice item. They are Interaction Cards and can be used by First Responders to assist them in communicating with children who are nonverbal. One nice way to use these would be to purchase a set (a set is $15) and donate it to the local Fire Department that serves your neighborhood. ...
January 4th, 2011 | Parents, Safety | Read More
Autism Wanderers
Wandering. Elopement. Running Away. They all mean the same thing and = Panic. For school staff members it means the same thing. I have personally been involved in searching for a child with autism who was served in a general education environment- who had wandered off at school – the authorities...
December 30th, 2010 | Parents, Safety | Read More
Food Allergies and Autism
Many of our children with disabilities have allergic reactions to foods and other things. These allergies are typically to Gluten, Peanuts, Casein, and the other allergens. It is very important to keep the children safe even when they are away from family. Camp, school, daycare and church are environments...
December 30th, 2010 | Parents, Safety | Read More
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Let’s think worse case scenario for just a minute.
You take your child shopping. You get involved in looking for sizes of clothes or comparing prices of groceries and you turn to find your worst nightmare has happened – your child is no longer beside you. Knowing your child does not...
December 28th, 2010 | Parents, Safety | Read More
Red Cross and FEMA
You all know how wonderful the Red Cross is at providing specialized services and relief in times of diasaster. They also want you to be prepared if you have someone with a disability. The Red Cross provides this booklet with a great deal of information on becoming prepared for an emergency when you...
August 16th, 2008 | Parents, Safety | Read More
LEAN on US
One of the most terrifying thought in the minds of parents with autistic children is what if my child got lost? What if they ran away? What would happen to them if our home caught on fire? What would happen to them if we were in a car wreck
All of these are real concerns. You have to think about these...
August 16th, 2008 | Parents, Safety | Read More
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