Autism Safety Tips and Caregiver Resources

Wanderhaven Autism Oasis

Wanderhaven Autism Oasis

Wanderhaven is a secure, nature-based campus designed to provide safety, respite, and enrichment for individuals with autism and related disabilities. The facility combines advanced security systems with compassionate care, ensuring...

Wanderhaven Autism Oasis

Wanderhaven is a secure, nature-based campus designed to provide safety, respite, and enrichment for individuals with autism and related disabilities. The facility combines advanced security systems with compassionate care, ensuring...

To Elope

To Elope

The author recalls first learning the medical meaning of “elopement” and how the word took on deep personal significance after her son, Sammy, began wandering at 18 months old. His...

To Elope

The author recalls first learning the medical meaning of “elopement” and how the word took on deep personal significance after her son, Sammy, began wandering at 18 months old. His...

Why does he run away?

Why does he run away?

The author shares her experience raising her son, Sammy, who has autism, ADHD, OCD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. His need to run, known as elopement, is an uncontrollable compulsion rather...

Why does he run away?

The author shares her experience raising her son, Sammy, who has autism, ADHD, OCD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. His need to run, known as elopement, is an uncontrollable compulsion rather...