He is about 13 years old. Lost in urban environment.
Someone suggested he will shy away from loud noises and may be hiding or resting in secluded quiet areas.

Any more hints to help the search please .

Thanks

I work with a Lady who has experience (her DD1) with the autistic world. She has learned great insights into the perceptions and thought patterns of the autistic mind. I just sent her an email. I'll pass on whatever thoughts my friend has. It would probably help to find out where this child's gift lies for he will be drawn to that interest (my 2 cents).

From my friend: "What does he covet? If he likes superheroes have the search team dress with capes, etc. he is more likely to come out of hiding for someone like that..."

Please keep us up to date, as time allows, of the progress. My friend would very much like to know the outcome.

I know from experience (DS2) is very autistic. Shouting for him proably isn't a good idea. They tend to be very sensitive to noise, touch, smells. As wildman800 what does he like that can be very helpful in finding them. is the young man verbal or nonverbal?

SAR theory has some general help.

"Behavior Facts for Autism
“Bolt and Run” for no reason
Certain times of year or more prevalent
Early June
Late August
End of December
Hotspots
Attracted to water
Busy roadways
Dwellings – may peer into or enter
May not answer or come when called and will hide intentionally
May not be communicative"

www.operationtakemehome.org

"Quick Facts for Search and Rescue Professionals

Make sure you understand the degree of Autism you are dealing with. It will make a difference in dealing with the person when located.
Find out if there has been anything that has attracted the attention of the person within the past 24 hrs. Have they been obsessed with a location or object, at a location, within that time.
Do not expect the person to reply if you are calling their name. You’ll most likely have to make visual contact to locate them.
On many of the searches we have had, the person has hidden from us.
Check any location that has water, such as, pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, et al. immediately. These are points of attraction for those with Autism.
Remember that someone with Autism will, most likely, not experience fear , as we do. Don’t discount searching any location because you feel a reasonable person would not go there.
"

https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-project/first-responders/search-rescue

I have no knowledge of autism or experience with autistic people. That said, which characteristics can be generalized and which can't be generalized? Are all autistic children attracted to water, or is that a generalization that ain't exactly true? From what I gather there are a lot of generalizations regarding autism that probably need to be honored, but that may not be true on an individual basis. I wonder if some autistic children move away from water.

I know of someone on the low end of the spectrum. He is tactile defensive.

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tactile-defensiveness.html

There is a book for young children educating them about other children who have autism. It only covers the basics.

http://autism.sesamestreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing/

I have not heard of a person with autism being drawn to water. Disclaimer, I'm far from being an expert on the subject.

Jeanette Isabelle

SAR theory is based on probabilities. Experience has shown a certain percentage of victims in a category will be in a place. In general, lost Children go uphill. Adults go down or follow the path or least resistance. Fishermen will be dead. etc.

They use the probability someone will be in an area to marshall resources efficiently and timely.

Any updated info?