Story
I’m reaching out on behalf of a deeply loving and dedicated family in our community who is in urgent need of support. They have a young child with autism spectrum disorder who is incredibly bright and curious. Like so many children on the spectrum, he sees the world a little differently—and that includes the way he explores it.
Despite the family’s best efforts, their child has a tendency to elope from the home. He is nonverbal, which makes these situations especially frightening. He’s smart—so smart that even when the family thinks they have it figured out he waits till they are unexpecting and is a step ahead. What works one day might not work the next. They stay vigilant, constantly updating safety measures, but it never feels like enough. Their home, which should be a place of peace and comfort, has become a source of anxiety and sleepless nights.
This family isn’t asking for much. They are seeking help with obtaining reliable door locks, window guards, and door alarms—the kind of tools that could literally save their child’s life.
If there is someone in the community who can help provide or fund these safety tools, it would mean everything to this family.