What measures to take when you spot a wandering child/adult with disabilities? It is entirely possible that a child/adult with different needs may have trouble with social interaction and communication. Under these situations it becomes your prerogative as a citizen to help ensure the child/adult’s safety by contacting the concerned authorities in a timely manner.
Wandering away from home or school is a common problem amongst high risk
children and adults (those with intellectual / cognitive / social / communication
disability) and can have life-threatening consequence
Signs to look for:
1. Is the child/adult without an adult companion?
2. Is he/she not making eye contact, unable to speak clearly?
3. Does he/she look disorientated/restless, in need of help?
What can you do?
- Comfort the person, however try to avoid physically touching him/her
- Call 100 for Police or 1098 for Childline (child helpline); wait with the person till help arrives
- Take the person to the nearest police station
- Take pictures and upload the information on khoyapaya.gov.in
- Call us on +91 98409 31790 or email contact@scanfamily.org
Also check keeping children autism safe from wandering
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