Re: FW: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

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Families can get project lifesaver bracelets for about $300. That may

be too much for families, which is why we take applications to provide

them free of charge. (When we have funds.)

The project lifesaver bracelet, in the event that the child wanders

off, will emit a tracking signal that can be found by land or air.

Most recoveries are less than 45 minutes.

Most states have them, I believe. It's better than a GPS because GPS

tracking signals can have interference.

http://projectlifesaver.org/public_html/aboutus.htm

>

> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there

> needs to be a system in cases like this.

> The poor family- they must be going crazy.

>

>

>

> > ------ Forwarded Message

> > From: <NANCALE@...>

> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >

>

> > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

you will no

> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >

> > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

Please pray

> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >

> > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

missing in

> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

the road, the

> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

Benjy ran

> > through the woods.

> >

> > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

campground

> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

completely lost.

> > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

said he

> > didn't meet criteria.

> >

> > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > challenged also.

> >

> > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

boy is found

> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

EMT, police,

> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >

> > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

AREAS! BEFORE

> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...

> >

> >

> > **************************************

> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>

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The best place to contact is your local police department. Our county will pay for them and the monthly upkeep(battery) if you cannot afford it Not all states and counties have them/ maurineautismlink <cindy@...> wrote: Families can get project lifesaver bracelets for about $300. That maybe too much for families, which is why we take applications to providethem free of charge. (When we have funds.)The project lifesaver bracelet, in the event that the child

wandersoff, will emit a tracking signal that can be found by land or air. Most recoveries are less than 45 minutes.Most states have them, I believe. It's better than a GPS because GPStracking signals can have interference.http://projectlifesaver.org/public_html/aboutus.htm--- In EOHarm , christine heeren <christine@...> wrote:>> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there> needs to be a system in cases like this.> The poor family- they must be going crazy.> > > > > ------ Forwarded Message> > From: <NANCALE@...>> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>> > Subject: Young ASD

child missing in Wisconsin> > > > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE andyou will no> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.> > > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.Please pray> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.> > > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who ismissing in> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor onthe road, the> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... thenBenjy ran> > through the woods.> > > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICEcampground> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent iscompletely lost. > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. Theysaid

he> > didn't meet criteria.> > > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is> > challenged also. > > > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once thisboy is found> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,EMT, police,> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and> > how to search for this type of wanderer.> > > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCALAREAS! BEFORE> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...> > > > > > **************************************> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.>

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The cost of the initial bracelet to the family is $300.00. Each month, the battery has to be replaced at a cost of $ 8.00. The cost of transceivers to law enforcement (usually sheriff's departments) is $ 2,000.00 per unit plus the cost of training of officers. These transceivers are placed in patrol cars that can be dispatched to the area. I do not know the cost of the transciever that can be placed in the home. However, do the analog signal, the transciever does have to be within a certain distance to pick up the transmitter that is located in the bracelet. Maurine Meleck <maurine_meleck@...> wrote: The best place to contact is your local police department. Our county will pay for them and the monthly upkeep(battery) if you cannot afford it Not all states and counties have them/ maurineautismlink <cindyautismlink> wrote: Families can get project lifesaver bracelets for about $300. That maybe too much for families, which is why we take applications to providethem free of charge. (When we have funds.)The project lifesaver bracelet, in the event that the child wandersoff, will emit a tracking signal that can be found by land or air. Most recoveries are less than 45

minutes.Most states have them, I believe. It's better than a GPS because GPStracking signals can have interference.http://projectlifesaver.org/public_html/aboutus.htm--- In EOHarm , christine heeren <christine@...> wrote:>> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there> needs to be a system in cases like this.> The poor family- they must be going crazy.> > > > > ------ Forwarded Message> > From: <NANCALE@...>> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>> > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin> > > > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add

REMOVE andyou will no> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.> > > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.Please pray> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.> > > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who ismissing in> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor onthe road, the> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... thenBenjy ran> > through the woods.> > > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICEcampground> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent iscompletely lost. > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. Theysaid he> > didn't meet criteria.> > > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting

terribly... one is> > challenged also. > > > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once thisboy is found> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,EMT, police,> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and> > how to search for this type of wanderer.> > > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCALAREAS! BEFORE> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...> > > > > > **************************************> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.> Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join

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While at the Autism One Conference I got a message on my cell phone

from the Hampden Police (Or old home town) it was an automated phone

message that an autistic boy was missing and gave the pertinent

information and the number to call if you had seen him. It is sort f

a mass calling program but I think I will look into this for Rangeley

(Small town in Maine). Not sure what the phone prgram is called but I

will post it when Ifind it. Holly

>

> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there

> needs to be a system in cases like this.

> The poor family- they must be going crazy.

>

>

>

> > ------ Forwarded Message

> > From: <NANCALE@...>

> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >

>

> > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

you will no

> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >

> > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

Please pray

> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >

> > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

missing in

> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

the road, the

> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

Benjy ran

> > through the woods.

> >

> > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

campground

> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

completely lost.

> > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

said he

> > didn't meet criteria.

> >

> > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > challenged also.

> >

> > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

boy is found

> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

EMT, police,

> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >

> > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

AREAS! BEFORE

> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...

> >

> >

> > **************************************

> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>

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From what I understand, though, in working with the folks here with

project lifesaver -- the police dept. doesn't HAVE to have the

equipment, as long as there is a project lifesaver representative and

volunteers nearby. (Maybe I'm wrong?) As long as there is a team

nearby with equipment to pick up the signal, the child can be tracked.

Not every police dept. here has the equipment, but since we have a PL

rep and volunteers, then can assemble a team relatively quickly.

I could be wrong but that was my understanding.

-- In EOHarm , Wayne Rohde <waynerohde@...> wrote:

>

>

> The cost of the initial bracelet to the family is $300.00. Each

month, the battery has to be replaced at a cost of $ 8.00.

>

> The cost of transceivers to law enforcement (usually sheriff's

departments) is $ 2,000.00 per unit plus the cost of training of

officers. These transceivers are placed in patrol cars that can be

dispatched to the area.

>

> I do not know the cost of the transciever that can be placed in

the home. However, do the analog signal, the transciever does have to

be within a certain distance to pick up the transmitter that is

located in the bracelet.

>

> Maurine Meleck <maurine_meleck@...> wrote:

> The best place to contact is your local police

department. Our county will pay for them and the monthly

upkeep(battery) if you cannot afford it Not all states and counties

have them/

> maurine

>

> autismlink <cindy@...> wrote:

> Families can get project lifesaver bracelets for about $300.

That may

> be too much for families, which is why we take applications to provide

> them free of charge. (When we have funds.)

>

> The project lifesaver bracelet, in the event that the child wanders

> off, will emit a tracking signal that can be found by land or air.

> Most recoveries are less than 45 minutes.

>

> Most states have them, I believe. It's better than a GPS because GPS

> tracking signals can have interference.

>

> http://projectlifesaver.org/public_html/aboutus.htm

>

>

>

>

> >

> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but

there

> > needs to be a system in cases like this.

> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.

> >

> >

> >

> > > ------ Forwarded Message

> > > From: <NANCALE@>

> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> > >

> >

> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

> you will no

> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> > >

> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

> Please pray

> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> > >

> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

> missing in

> > > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

> the road, the

> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

> Benjy ran

> > > through the woods.

> > >

> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

> campground

> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

> completely lost.

> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

> said he

> > > didn't meet criteria.

> > >

> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > > challenged also.

> > >

> > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

> boy is found

> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

> EMT, police,

> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> > >

> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

> AREAS! BEFORE

> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...

> > >

> > >

> > > **************************************

> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

> >

>

>

>

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It's the Amber Alert. They automatically make mass recorded

phonecalls to everyone in the community.

We've had that here a few times.

> >

> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but

there

> > needs to be a system in cases like this.

> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.

> >

> >

> >

> > > ------ Forwarded Message

> > > From: <NANCALE@>

> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> > >

> >

> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

> you will no

> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> > >

> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

> Please pray

> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> > >

> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

> missing in

> > > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

> the road, the

> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

> Benjy ran

> > > through the woods.

> > >

> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

> campground

> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

> completely lost.

> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

> said he

> > > didn't meet criteria.

> > >

> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > > challenged also.

> > >

> > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

> boy is found

> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

> EMT, police,

> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> > >

> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

> AREAS! BEFORE

> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!!

....

> > >

> > >

> > > **************************************

> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

> >

>

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We have 2 sheriff’s from Suffolk County speaking about project lifesaver at the Long Island Autism Conference.

But, why can’t a parent use the Amber Alert system? How do they know FOR SURE this child wasn’t taken by someone- just because he has autism?

On 6/17/07 12:38 PM, " autismlink " <cindy@...> wrote:

Families can get project lifesaver bracelets for about $300. That may

be too much for families, which is why we take applications to provide

them free of charge. (When we have funds.)

The project lifesaver bracelet, in the event that the child wanders

off, will emit a tracking signal that can be found by land or air.

Most recoveries are less than 45 minutes.

Most states have them, I believe. It's better than a GPS because GPS

tracking signals can have interference.

http://projectlifesaver.org/public_html/aboutus.htm

>

> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there

> needs to be a system in cases like this.

> The poor family- they must be going crazy.

>

>

>

> > ------ Forwarded Message

> > From: <NANCALE@...>

> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >

>

> > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

you will no

> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >

> > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

Please pray

> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >

> > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

missing in

> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

the road, the

> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

Benjy ran

> > through the woods.

> >

> > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

campground

> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

completely lost.

> > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

said he

> > didn't meet criteria.

> >

> > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > challenged also.

> >

> > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

boy is found

> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

EMT, police,

> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >

> > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

AREAS! BEFORE

> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...

> >

> >

> > **************************************

> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>

[Guest guest]

Wow. That’s great (that there was a system).

I remember Carolyn G. talking at a conference about reverse 911- where they call you if someone is missing.

On 6/17/07 2:17 PM, " kalebsrecovery " <kalebsrecovery@...> wrote:

While at the Autism One Conference I got a message on my cell phone

from the Hampden Police (Or old home town) it was an automated phone

message that an autistic boy was missing and gave the pertinent

information and the number to call if you had seen him. It is sort f

a mass calling program but I think I will look into this for Rangeley

(Small town in Maine). Not sure what the phone prgram is called but I

will post it when Ifind it. Holly

>

> I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped- but there

> needs to be a system in cases like this.

> The poor family- they must be going crazy.

>

>

>

> > ------ Forwarded Message

> > From: <NANCALE@...>

> > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >

>

> > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

you will no

> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >

> > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.

Please pray

> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >

> > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who is

missing in

> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

the road, the

> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

Benjy ran

> > through the woods.

> >

> > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICE

campground

> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

completely lost.

> > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. They

said he

> > didn't meet criteria.

> >

> > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is

> > challenged also.

> >

> > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

boy is found

> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

EMT, police,

> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >

> > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

AREAS! BEFORE

> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...

> >

> >

> > **************************************

> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>

[Guest guest]

Wasn't Amber alert supposed to be for when they know a child was abducted, know the abductor or have a good description of the abductor/fleeing car/etc?

I think i remember reading some hub-bub about using it otherwise --it would flood the system, dilute its effectiveness...

I dont know what ever came of the debate.

All the ones I have ever seen are very detailed about the person or car invovled.

Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin> > > > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE andyou will no> > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.> > > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the search.Please pray> > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.> > > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism who ismissing in> > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor onthe road, the> > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... thenBenjy ran> > through the woods.> > > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the VERY NICEcampground> > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent iscompletely lost. > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert. Theysaid he> > didn't meet criteria.> > > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting terribly... one is> > challenged also. > > > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once thisboy is found> > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,EMT, police,> > etc. go through a class on what autism is and> > how to search for this type of wanderer.> > > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCALAREAS! BEFORE> > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...> > > > > > **************************************> > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.>

[Guest guest]

I'm not quite sure what you're asking here. Any child who is missing

can go out as an amber alert. The difference is that its more of a

" public watchdog " kind of deal where you rely on well meaning citizens

to report if they've seen the child.

With the project lifesaver bracelet, they have a " homing " device

attached to their ankle or wrist.

> >> >

> >> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped-

but there

> >> > needs to be a system in cases like this.

> >> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >

> >>> > > ------ Forwarded Message

> >>> > > From: <NANCALE@>

> >>> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> >>> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> >>> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >>> > >

> >> >

> >>> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

> > you will no

> >>> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the

search.

> > Please pray

> >>> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism

who is

> > missing in

> >>> > > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

> > the road, the

> >>> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

> > Benjy ran

> >>> > > through the woods.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the

VERY NICE

> > campground

> >>> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

> > completely lost.

> >>> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert.

They

> > said he

> >>> > > didn't meet criteria.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting

terribly... one is

> >>> > > challenged also.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

> > boy is found

> >>> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

> > EMT, police,

> >>> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> >>> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

> > AREAS! BEFORE

> >>> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!!

...

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

> >>> > > **************************************

> >>> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The Amber Alert system can be used for any missing child, whether they

were abducted or just missing. The police call the shots as to

whether to issue the alert or not. I know here we had a child with

autism disappear and they issued the amber alert immediately. He lost

his way in the woods while walking with his dog and was found

relatively quickly.

It depends on the police department I guess. If you have a runner, I

would first of all suggest a project lifesaver bracelet if you can

afford it. I would also suggest speaking to your local police.

> >> >

> >> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped-

but there

> >> > needs to be a system in cases like this.

> >> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >

> >>> > > ------ Forwarded Message

> >>> > > From: <NANCALE@>

> >>> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> >>> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> >>> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >>> > >

> >> >

> >>> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and

> > you will no

> >>> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the

search.

> > Please pray

> >>> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autism

who is

> > missing in

> >>> > > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

> > the road, the

> >>> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then

> > Benjy ran

> >>> > > through the woods.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it the

VERY NICE

> > campground

> >>> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is

> > completely lost.

> >>> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert.

They

> > said he

> >>> > > didn't meet criteria.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting

terribly... one is

> >>> > > challenged also.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this

> > boy is found

> >>> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,

> > EMT, police,

> >>> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> >>> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL

> > AREAS! BEFORE

> >>> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!!

...

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

> >>> > > **************************************

> >>> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

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The lifesaver bracelet is good for runners and those who may wander too far. It gives the caregiver a sense of comfort knowing they are wearing one. The intent is not so much for those abducted as the bracelet is large and highly visible. Maurineautismlink <cindy@...> wrote: The Amber Alert system can be used for any missing child, whether theywere abducted or just missing. The police call the shots as towhether to issue the alert or not. I know here we had a child

withautism disappear and they issued the amber alert immediately. He losthis way in the woods while walking with his dog and was foundrelatively quickly.It depends on the police department I guess. If you have a runner, Iwould first of all suggest a project lifesaver bracelet if you canafford it. I would also suggest speaking to your local police.> >> >> >> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been kidnapped-but there> >> > needs to be a system in cases like this.> >> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.> >> > > >> > > >>

> > >>> > > ------ Forwarded Message> >>> > > From: <NANCALE@>> >>> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT> >>> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>> >>> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin> >>> > > > >> > > >>> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY, add REMOVE and> > you will no> >>> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.> >>> > > > >>> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in thesearch.> > Please pray> >>> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.> >>> > > > >>> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with autismwho is> > missing in>

>>> > > Wisconsin since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on> > the road, the> >>> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get hit.... then> > Benjy ran> >>> > > through the woods.> >>> > > > >>> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked it theVERY NICE> > campground> >>> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the scent is> > completely lost. > >>> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an Amber Alert.They> > said he> >>> > > didn't meet criteria.> >>> > > > >>> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurtingterribly... one is> >>> > > challenged also.> >>> > > > >>> > > ALSO,

I've spoken with our local search and rescue and once this> > boy is found> >>> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE firefighter,> > EMT, police,> >>> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and> >>> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.> >>> > > > >>> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN OUR LOCAL> > AREAS! BEFORE> >>> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A PLAN!! ...> >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > **************************************> >>> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.> >> >> > > > >

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Sadly, most ASD kids cannot tolerate to

wear something like that for sensory reasons.  I think my son would have rather

chewed through his arm than wear one.  I am still waiting for the implanted

chip since the only times he ever took a runner, he was naked. 

From:

EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of Maurine Meleck

Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:00

PM

EOHarm

Subject: Re: Re: FW:

Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

The lifesaver bracelet is good for runners and those who may wander too

far. It gives the caregiver a sense of comfort knowing they are wearing

one. The intent is not so much for those abducted as the bracelet is

large and highly visible.

Maurine

autismlink

<cindyautismlink> wrote:

The Amber Alert system

can be used for any missing child, whether they

were abducted or just missing. The police call the shots as to

whether to issue the alert or not. I know here we had a child with

autism disappear and they issued the amber alert immediately. He lost

his way in the woods while walking with his dog and was found

relatively quickly.

It depends on the police department I guess. If you have a runner, I

would first of all suggest a project lifesaver bracelet if you can

afford it. I would also suggest speaking to your local police.

> >> >

> >> > I know Amber Alerts are for children who have been

kidnapped-

but there

> >> > needs to be a system in cases like this.

> >> > The poor family- they must be going crazy.

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >

> >>> > > ------ Forwarded Message

> >>> > > From: <NANCALE@>

> >>> > > Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:05:09 EDT

> >>> > > <undisclosed-recipients:;>

> >>> > > Subject: Young ASD child missing in Wisconsin

> >>> > >

> >> >

> >>> > > If you received this email by error, click REPLY,

add REMOVE and

> > you will no

> >>> > > longer receive Unlocking Autism posts.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > This info from A UA Rep in Wisconsin who is helping in the

search.

> > Please pray

> >>> > > for this child's safety and that he be found soon.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > We have been alerted that there is a young boy with

autism

who is

> > missing in

> >>> > > Wisconsin

since Friday.Benjy Heil was last seen by a neighbor on

> > the road, the

> >>> > > neighbor told him to get off the road or he'll get

hit.... then

> > Benjy ran

> >>> > > through the woods.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > A bloodhound got his scent from the road, tracked

it the

VERY NICE

> > campground

> >>> > > across the road from his home, it's there that the

scent is

> > completely lost.

> >>> > > I asked the police WHY they didn't send out an

Amber Alert.

They

> > said he

> >>> > > didn't meet criteria.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > The family has 7 other children that are hurting

terribly... one is

> >>> > > challenged also.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > ALSO, I've spoken with our local search and rescue

and once this

> > boy is found

> >>> > > -- they want to have it mandatory that EVERY SINGLE

firefighter,

> > EMT, police,

> >>> > > etc. go through a class on what autism is and

> >>> > > how to search for this type of wanderer.

> >>> > >

> >>> > > NOTE: THIS IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO WORK ON IN

OUR LOCAL

> > AREAS! BEFORE

> >>> > > THIS HAPPENS IN YOUR TOWN. HAVE TRAINING AND HAVE A

PLAN!!

....

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

> >>> > > **************************************

> >>> > > See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

> >> >

> >

> >

> >

>

 

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