#338: Autism Safety: Solving elopement, PICA, Fire Safety & More with Dr. Amy Foxman episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

#338: Autism Safety: Solving elopement, PICA, Fire Safety & More with Dr. Amy Foxman

from Turn Autism Around · host Dr. Mary Barbera

Children with autism face increased safety risks, including wandering, drowning, fire emergencies, PICA, and traffic dangers. In this podcast, Dr. Mary Barbera and Dr. Amy Foxman explain why safety skills should be a top priority and how parents and professionals can begin teaching them using practical, evidence-based strategies like Behavior Skills Training. They also highlight the SAFE-T Assessment, a free tool that helps identify a child's most urgent safety risks so families can take meaningful steps to improve safety, independence, and emergency preparedness.

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Children with autism face increased safety risks, including wandering, drowning, fire emergencies, PICA, and traffic dangers. In this podcast, Dr. Mary Barbera and Dr. Amy Foxman explain why safety skills should be a top priority and how parents and...

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