Big Red Safety Box

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 caregivers, educators and first responders. 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 provide simple tools that may assist them in preventing, and responding to, wandering-related emergencies. NAA’s Big Red Safety Box includes the following resources: caregiver checklist, Family Wandering Emergency Plan, first-responder profile form, wandering-prevention brochure, sample IEP Letter, Student Profile Form, Emotion Identification Cards, Wandering Quick Tips, Two (2) GE Wireless Door/Window Alarms with batteries, One (1) RoadID Bracelet or Shoe ID tag, Four (4) Adhesive Stop Sign Visual Prompts for doors and windows, One (1) Safety Alert Window Cling for car or home windows, One (1) Child ID Kit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.