Before Someone Goes Missing: Preventing Autism Wandering and Elopement

Wandering and elopement risk does not live in one place.

This session focuses on practical prevention and cross-system coordination so families, schools, and first responders can align before a crisis.

You will leave with practical ways to:

• Prevent across home, school, and community
• Plan for high-risk moments and common triggers
• Coordinate what to share before an incident
• Take the right first steps if someone is missing