I have a 12 yr old son with autism that keeps running away. Where can i find a wander alarm.?

Question

I have a 12 yr old son with autism that keeps running away. Where can i find a wander alarm.?

Answer 1

If you ask your child's SLP, or psychologist they should be able to help you get one.

Answer 2

You might want to contact your local police department to see if they have any ideas of where you can get a wander alarm.

Answer 3

There are two kinds of options. The wander alarm like you mentioned that was really developed for seniors with memory loss issues.

http://www.activeandable.com/products/20...

http://www.connexus.ie/solutions_wander....

Or a child locator meant  more for kids who wander off or fear of someone snatching your kid etc. This seems like a better solution if you child usually is able to run out of sight before you are aware.

http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/about-...

The today show did a story on this also

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3741901/

Answer 4

Contact some of your local nursing homes. Many have protective systems for wandering dementia patients. I also think there is something out there on the market with GPS systems. Talk to your school systems special ed departmen or even your local police dept.

Answer 5

Check the Public Library. The city I am in has a table of resources including resource for wander alarms.

Answer 6

I have a 14  yr old boy who has autism i know it is hard  maybe a kids toys shop they can speical order things like that  I live in portsmouth,ohio there is a Kids Biz store here they are a great help to me if any time you want to talk my email [e-mail]