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Help NAA Move Autism Forward | Photo & Video Advocacy Project

All of it is a form of communication. All of it tells a story. But are the stories being told? Our children and adults may not be able to sit at a roundtable in Washington DC, or make what’s considered a traditional statement to autism’s federal decision-makers. But does...

Wandering

NAA has developed extensive resources to prevent wandering-related tragedies in the autism community.

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NAA is extremely grateful for the generous support of our Partners who make our programs possible.

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Big Red Safety Box | FOUND

NAA is committed to the safety of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who may be prone to wandering or eloping from a safe environment.

Autism & Safety Facts

Safety is a vital concern for families affected by autism. Find information here on Bullying, Restraint & Seclusion, Wandering, Sexual Abuse and more.

Recent Blog Posts from NAA

Five Affordable Safety Tools for Wanderers

NAA Statement on Recent Drowning Deaths in the Autism Community

In the last seven days, two children with autism under the age of ten have drowned following a wandering incident...

The Wrong Questions Are Being Asked About Mikaela Lynch

The Wrong Questions Are Being Asked Following the Heartbreaking Outcome of Mikaela Lynch’s Disappearance

Behind Closed Doors | The Case For Cameras in Classrooms

Behind Closed Doors: What’s Happening to Students With Autism in America’s Public Schools? The case for cameras in self-contained classrooms

It’s been a week since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, and unconfirmed speculation that the shooter was “autistic-like” has already come at a steep price.