Dr. Chheda – There are several medical conditions that children have that can cause them to put themselves into dangerous situations. Autism is one of these medical conditions. Some children with autism don’t recognize dangerous situations. One of these phenomena is called elopement, when kids just leave a secure environment. They walk out of the classroom. They walk out of their house into traffic without realizing the danger that they put themselves into. This is not safe for the child, and it is very traumatic for parents. The National Autism Association has recognized this and offers a kit called the Big Red Safety Box. The Big Red Safety Box has lots of educational information and some items that might help keep your child safe. So if you think your child is in danger of elopement, please look for the Big Red Safety Box. Transcriptions from AI and may not be 100% accurate