National Autism Safety Council

10/09/2026

Bullying can take many forms, including hurtful words, social exclusion, cyberbullying, and manipulation.

Recognizing the signs can help create safer, more inclusive communities.

Explore bullying prevention resources in the National Autism Safety Council Resource Library or download our prevention guide here: https://tinyurl.com/autism-bullying

10/08/2026

A heart-pounding rescue and powerful example of the lengths first responders go to bring a missing child to safety. K9s help save lives, and behind every K9 is a dedicated handler who makes that lifesaving work possible.

10/07/2026

In a Kennedy Krieger Institute survey, parents reported that 63% of autistic children ages 6-15 had experienced bullying at some point in their lives.

Bullying isn't always obvious. It can take many forms, including hurtful words, social exclusion, cyberbullying, and manipulation.

Recognizing the signs can help create safer, more inclusive communities.

Explore bullying prevention resources in the National Autism Safety Council Resource Library or download our prevention guide here: https://tinyurl.com/autism-bullying

10/05/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Planning ahead can help those with and their families prepare for emergencies.

Every escape plan should reflect the person’s communication, sensory, mobility, and support needs, including those of nonspeaking children and adults.

Choose an outdoor meeting place, practice your escape plan in manageable steps, and use visual supports or familiar cues when helpful. For anyone who needs assistance, identify who will help them exit, and stay with them.

Share important information with first responders, including how the person communicates and whether they may hide, not respond when called, or need help evacuating.

Explore more autism safety resources in the National Autism Safety Council Resource Library:
https://www.autismsafetycouncil.org/resource-library

10/02/2026

UPDATE: found safe -- thank you!

10/01/2026

Slipping away unnoticed within the home or school building may seem harmless at first, but it can be an early warning sign of future elopement risk.

For our free guide on elopement prevention, visit https://tinyurl.com/safe-steps

09/29/2026

Fantastic news out of West Virginia. He was found cold and hungry, according to reports, but otherwise okay. Bravo to the Good Samaritan who stopped to help.

After seven days missing, 24-year old Alex Shear walked out of the woods on Price's Branch in Danville this morning about 7:30 a.m.

09/27/2026

UPDATE: He has been found safe!

09/25/2026

Massachusetts friends, he is nonspeaking. Last seen wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. Any information regarding his whereabouts, please call the Westfield Police Department at 413-562-5411.

09/24/2026

Coming up at 2pm ET / 11am PT: join Everbridge and the National Autism Safety Council for a webinar on improving autism elopement outcomes.

Brian Toolan, Carly Tapp, Caleb Hudgins, PhD, IBA, and Lori McIlwain will discuss autism safety and the role of critical communications in supporting safer, more responsive communities.

Thursday, September 24 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Register: https://ow.ly/OfBx50ZQI8i