Description

Elopement is one of the most common behavioral problems of people with Autism spectrum disorder. Considering the increasing prevalence of autism and the potential dangers that Elopement can have, it is essential to increase society’s awareness of it. There are many companies and public organizations that families can join and use the available tools to monitor their child or inform these organizations if their child is lost. This possibility does not exist in Iran. Therefore, this booklet helps families with autism to become familiar with Elopement, the concept of its causes, and the solutions they should.
Elopement means leaving the house and wandering away from a safe and reliable environment such as home or school.
Autistic people may have difficulty communicating and social interactions, and some may even have an intellectual disorder.
In most sources, Elopement is included in the category of behavioral challenges and is not a single diagnostic disorder. For this reason, little information is available in this field. Child therapists do not know much about the subject despite the many dangers of Elopement.