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Noah Woods' body found after autism elopement
Autism elopement led to 3-year-old Noah Woods' death in a pond near Suffolk playground
In brief
Autism elopement led to 3-year-old Noah Woods' death in a pond near Suffolk playground Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than neurotypical peers Originally reported by Newsweek.
Noah's disappearance
Noah Woods, a 3-year-old autistic child, vanished from a Suffolk playground on Tuesday afternoon.
“Noah Woods, a 3-year-old autistic child, vanished from a Suffolk playground on Tuesday afternoon.”
Autism elopement explained
Elopement occurs when autistic individuals wander from safe areas without supervision.
“Elopement occurs when autistic individuals wander from safe areas without supervision.”
Drowning risk
Autistic children drown 160 times more often than neurotypical children due to wandering.
“Autistic children drown 160 times more often than neurotypical children due to wandering.”
Suffolk search effort
1,300 volunteers helped search for Noah after he went missing from a playground.
“1,300 volunteers helped search for Noah after he went missing from a playground.”
Water danger
The pond where Noah's body was found is 350 yards from the playground.
“The pond where Noah's body was found is 350 yards from the playground.”
The key point
Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than neurotypical peers
