Safety & Security

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Role in Aftercare:

• Provides a physically and emotionally safe environment, critical for those with histories of behavioral crises or vulnerabilities.

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Components:

• Supervised living arrangements (e.g., supported apartments)

• Crisis prevention plans were developed with input from the individual

• Staff trained in de-escalation and autism-specific behavioral support

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Benefits:

• Reduces risk of self-harm, elopement, or aggressive incidents

• Creates a predictable, low-anxiety environment

• Enhances the individual’s sense of control and security