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Your Advice Requested: Keeping Track of "Elopers" with Autism 		   
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From Lisa Jo Rudy,
Your Guide to Autism.

Your Advice Requested: Keeping Track of "Elopers" with Autism

It's not unusual for kids on the autism spectrum to suddenly, without warning, bolt out the door. Our son did this for several years, though he never ran far. Other parents, though, are forced to dead-bolt doors and put up high fences just to keep their children with autism safe.

Over the years, a number of companies have made good use of GPS technology to create bracelets, anklets and other high-tech jewelry for people who wander. This allows parents (or police) to track the individual to their precise location.

This works well so long as the person being tracked will tolerate the bracelet. But many people with autism find jewelry of any sort to be uncomfortable. And most find ways to remove the GPS tracker.

Is there a better choice? Share your experiences, thoughts and advice - here or on the Autism.About.Com forum!
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10/12/2007by: shannonj
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