besroma Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just saw this. I am so thankful he is safe at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just saw this. I am so thankful he is safe at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just saw this. I am so thankful he is safe at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: Glad he's home safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 :grouphug: I'm glad he's home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 First of all :grouphug: Robin. I imagine you're going to feel wrung out the rest of the day. Second -- I know there is a spectrum to Asperger's so that your son's issues and behavior may far different from what I've experienced with mine, but does your ds tend to be rule bound? My aspie always has been a rule follower -- it has made his young adult life much easier on me knowing this. I was thinking that even if your ds has no common sense and likes to head out for walks on his own, would he follow a checklist of rules for when he does go out?? You could work on it together and discuss the rules as you make the list. Title it "before I leave the house" and include telling mom or dad that I am going for a walk, where that walk will be and for how long. I'd also invest in a phone for him that must be ON, charged, and in his pocket any time he is away from you. That way you can reach him and he can check the time or use a timer and alarm setting to remind him he has to either call or head home. Any violation of those rules would mean a privilege would be revoked, and he will need to earn his right to head out alone in the first place. But this might be a good thing to start now that he is 13 as he will need more and more to be able to function on his own in the great big world. 3. Lastly, more :grouphug: and love from a fellow mom of a lovable but challenging Aspie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I am so glad he is safe! I woud put alarms on all putside doors OR get a security system installed, one where there is an "at home" option so the alarm will go off if external doors are opened. :iagree: Time to alarm the house. Keyed deadbolts so he can't get out when you are sleeping. I do think those are dangerous in a fire situation, but it's a risk that is worth it in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Wow, so glad it turned out well! Praying that you recover from this scare quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Glad he's home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm so glad he is home safely again. Praying for you all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm glad he is home. We put alarms on the outside doors. I like Jennifer's checklist idea, putting that one in the toolbox. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Oh Thank God! So relieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just saw this, too. So, so glad he's ok. I hope your heart rate goes down sometime tonight so you can sleep. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 :grouphug: I just saw this also. I am so very glad to hear he is home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 So glad that he was found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 GREAT news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks everyone! I've looked into a door alarm plus a double locking deadbolt. I'm hoping this is a one time only thing but you never know with him. He said he was running away. No particular destination in mind, he just started walking. Said he had decided to do it last night. At first he said he was mad about not getting a certain magazine in the mail, then it was about some fight he had with his friend. Then the real reason came out and it totally floored me. He said since we were annoyed by his verbal ticking, he thought if he went away, we wouldn't be annoyed anymore. Lots of talking today, mostly us listening to him and reassuring him we love him unconditionally. Plus how to deal with his tic. Yes, we are going to see his doctor tomorrow. It's also made us realize he's not so helpless. He went across several major streets, obeying the lights, etc. That's always been my fear is that he's so oblivious to what's going on around him, that he'd step out in front of a car and get hit. He's also very gregarious so whenever he came across anybody on the street he said hello. While the police were looking for him, somebody called in a kid wondering the streets. Thank god. So many bad things could have happened and I'm trying not to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I had been thinking of you all day. So glad you had a happy ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Glad you found him. We have had an alarm system that says "check _____ door" whenever one is opened since 2006 and the peace of mind is absolutely worth the monthly cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I haven't been online, so I missed the whole thing, but I am glad to hear that he was found and that he is safe at home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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