Wandering and autism
Wandering by children with Autism and other developmental disorders is a significant safety concern. It is estimated that more than 250,000 children with disabilities wander away from adult supervision each year. Few researchers have looked at this major issue, and there has been little focus on prevention measures and the impact that wandering concerns have on families.
Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York is conducting a major national study about wandering, and we very much want you to participate.
It takes just a few minutes to complete the anonymous, on-line questionnaire. If enough families complete our questionnaire, then:
- We will have the most representative study done to date – giving voice to as many families as possible
- We can help guide families like yours about which prevention strategies seem to be most effective
- We can document the impact that wandering has on families in terms of activities and household stress
Please click HERE to complete the survey. You may also go to www.WanderingResearch.com to take the survey, request a copy of our results, and be contacted regarding a follow-up research project related to wandering.