Safety in the Home and Community

There are so many facets to safety in the home and community, especially for individuals with autism. POAC’s Hidden Dangers workshop is a great source of information and is potentially lifesaving. Please attend this training if you can and use the materials in this section to help you keep your child or student safer.

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Introduction to Safety in the Home and Community

Gary Weitzen – Executive Director of POAC

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Autism and Victimization

The statistics for the victimization of people with autism are staggering. Preparation and education will greatly reduce the risk of your child becoming a victim. Learn what you need to do today (and tomorrow) to keep your child safer.

Keeping Kids with ASD Safe From Victimization

The challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder can make individuals with ASD particularly vulnerable in ways we may never even think of.

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Safety Resource List

This is a list of books, curricula, and other resources pertaining to issues of safety and sexuality for individuals with autism.

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GPS/Locator Product Guide Video

This video provides an in-depth description of products considered to be some of the best available. It provides strategies to address elopement in the autism community.

GPS Locator/Product Guide

Some of the best available products to address wandering/elopement.

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Autism and the Importance of ID

It’s always the individual’s choice to disclose that they have autism, but the ability to carry and present identification can truly be life-saving. This is especially true in medical emergencies, encounters with law enforcement, and if an individual goes missing. Learn about the many different kinds of ID and how best to use them.