Autism Elopement: A Parent’s Journey Through Fear, Safety, and Growth
If you’re a parent of a child with autism, the word elopement might send a chill down your spine. It’s not about running off to get married—it’s about your child bolting away, often without any sense of danger. No fear of traffic, strangers, water, or heights. Just an impulse to move, explore, or escape sensory overload. And in that split second, your heart stops. I’ve been there. More times than I can count. The Terror of “What If?” Picture this: You’re at the park. Your child is laughing,...