Wandering in people on the autism spectrum : a best practice resource for those caring for people on the autism spectrum
By: AMAZE (Autism Victoria).
Contributor(s): Hayward, Brent | Perez, Eva | Nolan, Lucinda | Minuzzo, Barbara | McDiarmid, Carolyn | Malone, Rosemary | Italia, Andrew | Sykes, David | Ward, Meredith | Curran, Elizabeth.
Melbourne, AMAZE (Autism Victoria) : 2016Description: 19 pages : 30 cm.Subject(s): AUTISM | WANDERING BEHAVIOUR | PREVENTION | POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT | PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT | PBSOnline resources: Click to access resourceItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Electronic Resource | IHC Library | Not For Loan |
What is wandering? - People who wander. - Wandering in people on the autism spectrum. - About this resource. - Why people on the autism spectrum wander. - How to prevent wandering. - Positive Behaviour Support approach. - Determining the function of the behaviour. - Teaching new (replacement) skills. - Developing a Behaviour Support plan. - Getting help for wandering. - Restrictive interventions to reduce wandering. - A note on GPS devices. - Some practical strategies. - Engage the police. - Create a Community Information Sheet. - Create a map. - Easy identification. - Locating a missing person. - References. - Appendix A1: Guidelines for seeking police assistance. - Appendix A2: Voluntary disclosure of personal information to police. - Appendix B: Example Community Information Sheet.
"This resource is intended to provide families and carers with guidance on how to find out why their loved one wanders, and looks at some best practice strategies in how to reduce the risk of wandering. It provides information on how to access professional assistance in putting together a behaviour support plan to prevent people on the autism spectrum from wandering. It explores important considerations if using restrictive interventions to prevent wandering, measures parents and carers can put in place to reduce the risk of harm if their family member does wander off, and finally, provides advice on what to do if someone on the autism spectrum goes missing." - ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
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