Device helps parents track children with special needs

Описание: CINCINNATI, Ohio (WKRC) - JD and Jessica Redmon say life can be challenging as parents to twin boys with autism. Jaxon and Jake are 8-years-old. Jaxon has proven to be a flight risk, frequently running off without warning.

"The main thing is, just how scary it is - to know that if we turn our heads for a few minutes, he could be gone." says Jessica.

"When he was in kindergarten, I would put him on the school bus, and I know they're very professional and they're very good at their jobs, but at the end of the day, I would still be scared to death, worrying whether or not he was going to get off that bus."

When Jaxon 's school told the Redmons that their son may have to relocate to a school that was better equipped to handle their son's special needs, Jessica started looking for a solution.

That's when she found Angel Sense - a GPS tracking system, designed specifically for children with autism.

"It's a little device that attaches to their clothing, that tracks where they go." explains Jessica.

"It will tell you if he leaves the area before he's supposed to. It will tell you what direction and how fast he's going."

"It links right to her cell phone," says JD. "So you can see everything that's going on, and it really does make a big difference."

Not only does it let JD and Jessica know where Jaxon is at all times, the device also allows them to communicate with him, simply by pushing a button.

"Now, it's ok for us to go to places like fairs and festivals, and parks." says Jessica. "The field trips that they take - I'm not as worried anymore because I know that that can stop him from being lost in a matter of seconds."

The Redmons may feel more at ease now, but their hope is that other parents of children with autism can feel that same level of security.

"We're going to worry." says Jessica. "Especially with this type of disability. But with this, you can breathe a little."