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Safety Issues

From our online community, parents of family members on the autism spectrum have expressed an interest= in these topics and a desire to learn more.&n= bsp; We have created a list of resources that may assist your child in ho= me, classroom, community and workforce.

Children on the autism spectrum are frequently the targets of bullying. Be aware of these issues and how to handle it. =

Bullies= : How to Handle It – from It’s My Life, PBS Kids

Bully Online – The worldR= 17;s largest resource on workplace bullying and related issues.

Bully Police – The Bully Pol= ice website gives passing and flunking grades to states’ anti-bullying laws. Illinois receives a D-.=

Bullying and Autism – presentation on Bullying and the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jocelyn Taylor, Education Specialist at the Utah State Office of Education.

Bullying, Confidentiality and Parent’s Right to Know – from Wrightsla= w

Games about Bullies – Educational Media has a number of board games for kids including Block the Bully Cylce, Bullies to Buddies, Bully-Buster Bingo and Bully-Proof Bingo and Activities K-2

Helping Children with Autism Cope with Bullies

Protecting Stude= nts from Harassment and Hate Crimes: A Guide for Schools – from Wrightslaw

What Should Parents and Teach= ers Know about Bullying?

Car Seats/Restraints

Adaptive Mall = 211; adult size strollers, adaptive classroom seating, special needs bikes and trikes, bus transport, special needs car seats, toileting products and more= .

Buckle Guard = 211; Buckle Guard is a childproof cap that goes over the car seat buckle.

Car Seats = 211; various car seats from Adaptivemall.com

Hands Off Buckle Guard –= from Total Child Safety. Type in h= ands off buckle guard in search.

Seat = Belt Buckle Guard – from Perfectly Safe

Small Adult Car Seat= – from Adaptivemall

Emergency

Autism Risk and Safety Manage= ment – Dennis Debbaudt’s website of resources for law enforcement, f= irst responders, parents, educators and care providers.

Disa= ster Preparedness for Emergency Staff – from Autism Risk Management

Emergency Situations – from the Beattie Center for Children with Autism - Calling 9-1-1, a stranger in my house, when someone is choking and more

Fire Drill Boardmaker Pics – from PictureSET – visuals associated with fire drills and earthquakes

Firework Safety – from Symbolworld – a visual story

Safety Picture Cards – from do2Learn – picture cards for fire safe= ty, street safety and safety signs. Options for size and words or no words.

Stop, Drop and Ro= ll – visual social story from Slater Software

IDs and Locators

Some children on the spectrum wander from parents or unexpectedly bolt. Others have a fascination with wat= er that has proven tragic. Too m= any news stories have reported on lost children on the spectrum found drowned in area lakes. Please take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of your child and alert your local police and fire departments of your child’s special ne= eds.

Angel Alert Child Distance Monitor – enter that name in the Walmart.com sea= rch for products to get details on this product. The info is there but it is only available in stores, not online.

Care Trak Transmitter – This transmitter wristband is set up and operated by the caregiver.

Gemini GPS Tracking Unit – Personal GPS tracking device that works with your computer or mobile phone.=

GPS Sneakers – from Isaac Daniel, sneaker has GPS embedded compass with Quantum Satellite Technology

ION Kids – ION Kids tracking wri= stband provides notification when your child wanders past a pre-set distance.=

Medical ID bracelets – from My Precious Kid child safety products – ha= s a hidden pocket and disposable ID card.

Project Lifesaver Tracking System<= /a> – This transmitter wristband works in coordination with your local po= lice or fire department.

Road ID – Four different styles= for the wrist, shoe pouch, ankle ID and classic dog tag. Here is a blog from a parent who uses this wristband for his son with autism.

Safety ID Card –= ; from the Law Enforcement Awareness Network for children and adults

Temporary Tattoo ID – temporary tattoo marker from Tattoos with a Purpose

Police

Avoiding Unfortunate Situations – by Dennis Debbaudt

Law Enforcement Awareness Network R= 11; LEAN provides first responders with resources to better serve individuals affected by hidden disabilities and mental illness. These include many DVDs that teach responders about disabilities and how to communicate with victims who have disabilities. Of special note= is Victims with Disabilities: The Forensic Interview—Techniques for Interviewing Victims with Communication and/or Cognitive Disabilities (NCJ212894) – a 57 min DVD on how to interview adults and children wi= th communication and/or cognitive disabilities.

Traffic Safety

Bike and Pedestrian Safety – lesson plans from the State of Illinois

Electrical and Traffic S= afety

Safety Picture Cards – from do2Learn – picture cards for fire safe= ty, street safety and safety signs. Options for size and words or no words.

Street Crossing – from do2Learn – Safety lessons, street safety so= ng and links to other sites.

Survival Signs Products= – from PCI Education – Enter Survival Signs in the advance sear= ch to see various products for purchase including Survival Signs Bingo, Indoor/Outdoor Survival Signs Game, Magnetic Survival Signs boards, activity cards and curriculum book.

Traffic Safety Jeopardy – instructions for creating this game<= /span>

Walking Safety<= /a> – visual social story from Slater Software

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