Taunton, MA, May 17th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. Community Autism Resources’ Grandparents’ Lunch offers grandparents the opportunity to hear professionals in the autism field share information on important topics. More importantly it offers them the chance to meet and chat with others who understand the unique joys and challenges that they as grandparents share.
Special Presentation on ASD, Wandering & Safety presented by Jan Randall of Community Autism Resources. Statistics show that 49% of autistic individuals have wandered or bolted from a safe location (home, school, family members home) From June 1 – August 27th 2024 wandering resulted in the drowning deaths of 27 children and 2 adults across the US with 2 of those deaths occurring in MA. During that same time there were 12 close calls with individuals being rescued from the water.
* This workshop will cover: Why do children/adults wander/bolt, when & why it happens, home and personal safety items, as well as tools and skills that can reduce the risk of wandering. Discuss how to be prepared if a wandering emergency occurs.
* Every grandparent will receive a copy of CAR’s Wandering Prevention Packet.
To register or for more information visit https://community-autism-resources.com/event/the-elaine-h-baker-grandparents-lunch-may-17-2025/ or contact 508-379-0371 .
