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The National Autism Association is committed to those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who may be prone to wandering off or eloping from a safe environment; and may be unable to recognize danger and/or stay safe. Wandering; elopement; “running” or fleeing behaviors among those within our community not only present unique safety risks; but also create extraordinary worry and stress among caregivers. Drowning fatalities following wandering incidents remain a leading cause of death among those with ASD. As such; the National Autism Association provides direct assistance to law enforcement agencies and caregivers. FOUND supplies funding to search-and-rescue agencies in need of tracking technology and training; and the Big Red Safety Box is a free-of-charge toolkit given to autism families in need as a means to educate; raise awareness and share simple tools that may assist them in preventing; and responding to; wandering-related emergencies.

Birth Injury Help Center is a new informational website and database focused on providing accurate, reliable information about major birth injuries and related childhood disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, etc.  Our site provides users with accurate information and helpful external resource links regarding causes, symptoms, and treatment options for birth injuries.  We also provide very detailed information about public benefit programs and other financial assistance resources for families with disabled children.  Our goal is to give parents of children injured during childbirth access to the highest quality information on the web to enable them to make informed decisions.

Applied Behavioral Analysis is among the most common forms of treatment provided for children with autism. With ABA, therapists observe children’s behaviors and determine which ones need improvement. Then, they also take note of the possible triggers of these behaviors and create a plan to help the child act more appropriately in certain circumstances. Since ABA is mostly used in treating children with autism and that for this program to succeed, it needs to be applied in various situations. Thus, we collaborate with parents, teachers, other family members, and other healthcare providers to foster continuous learning even if the child is at home or in other places, events, or situations.