SENSORY OVERLOAD VIDEO

50% of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder elope, meaning they leave safe spaces to sometimes deadly results.  Sensory integration differences are very common for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and for many the reason that they will run off.  Their body is telling them that they are in danger, and if they are grabbed in this state they may respond with thrashing/biting/hitting to get away.  

Here is a video that I often show in my Autism presentations to help people understand how to create safe spaces within the community and how to respond if they see someone in distress. 

Sensory Overload (Interacting with Autism Project) from Miguel Jiron on Vimeo.

For more information on eloping and keeping kids safe click here to visit the website for The Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education (AWAARE) Collaboration