 A large number of children with autism spectrum disorder ASD have a current or past history of elopement. For parents of a child with ASD, having their child go missing is potentially dangerous and far more likely compared to typically developing children. This behavior interferes with household routines, engenders vigilance, and restricts the familys participation in their community. Such restrictions contribute to the familys isolation and hinders development of community supports. Elopement can result in injuries and deaths of children with ASD. 