WHY KIDS RUN AWAY? (Elopement in Autistic Children

Discover what elopement means in the context of autistic children and get answers to your top questions in this informative video by Goally. 👦🏼🔍👧🏻

🔹 What is Elopement?
Elopement refers to the act of wandering, running away, or leaving a safe environment without supervision. In the case of autistic children, elopement can pose significant challenges and concerns. Join us as we delve into this topic and shed light on its implications. 🏃‍♂️❓🧠

🔹 FAQs about Elopement in Autistic Children:

Why do autistic children elope?
How can elopement be prevented?
What are the risks associated with elopement?
What strategies can parents use to ensure their child's safety?
Where can I find resources for managing elopement?

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[MrNikkishandbag]

So I still didn’t learn how to refrain my kid to run in front of a vehicle when we get out of a store or a building. A GPS wouldn’t stop a car crash when I’m busy with my other toddler and carrying groceries.

[Jessica-bkd]

I noticed children who are autistic run and don't look back and will continue to run. The children who aren't autistic will look back every now and then to make sure you're chasing them and if you're not they will stop.

[sakinahalatas]

Can elopment stop as they get older? My son 3yo run away when we dont know the door is open, turns out he's at the park near our house. Thats very scary 😢

[sonalichoudhury]

A autistic kid is always safe with parents because dealing with it for so many years we know that safety measures but what to do when kid elopes from school or center alone and how can this behaviour reduce??please guide

[joannmangram]

Not helpful at all. My child is severely Autistic and nonverbal. He elopes for non of those reasons you said. He does it because he thinks its fun. He wants to be chased. He's laughing and looking back as he runs. Since he doesn't understand danger, we have to chase him. If we didnt chase him he might stop. But we can't risk not chasing him.

[heythatwasawkward]

I was expecting to see ways to prevent eloping

[alyssaoconnor]

Thank you for your information explaining what eloping means and how common it is for those on the spectrum.

My child on the spectrum did a little eloping but I knew especially that if my child was injured in any way she would run away from us. Even now at 14 this has been a worrying issue although not as often.

[JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I did this ALL the time as a kid, yet wasn’t diagnosed until 35 😅
I even packed a suitcase.

Also, I would say feeling ignored and running away to see if people care is also a reason. I often went unnoticed. I also did like to escape into nature which was more quiet and accepting. Bullying is a huge issue (at home and school). Feeling misunderstand is a big reason.

[GalaxyGirl]

Thanks for the video! I’m an autistic adult and sometimes still have a habit of wandering, I think it’s just in our nature to gravitate towards what we like. I was late diagnosed so these videos are very helpful with some of the basics! Thanks!

[margiedurham]

Didn't really teach how to stoontgen from runs ng. Useless video - selling product.

[kittydigs]

I do not like that you use the phrase elopement for kids running away.