Dad Justin Behnke creates app -Scan Me Home- to help find missing nonverbal kids.

Inspired by his nonverbal autistic son Jaxon, Justin Behnke, a dedicated father from Phoenix, has created a product called 'Scan Me Home'. Jaxon, who is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, has taught his father invaluable lessons about life and communication. Despite this strong bond, Justin faces significant challenges, particularly Jaxon's tendency to run or wander off. This behavior, known as elopement, is common among children on the autism spectrum and poses a constant risk to their safety.

A terrifying incident at the Great Wolf Lodge, where Jaxon went missing for a brief yet panic-inducing moment, spurred Justin to develop a practical solution to ensure the safety of his son and others like him. This experience highlighted the need for a reliable method to quickly reconnect with a child who has wandered away.

The "Scan Me Home" is a pioneering solution designed to address the critical issue of wandering in children with autism and other conditions that make verbal communication difficult, this solution is a QR code that can be easily ironed onto any piece of clothing. If a child wanders off, a simple scan of this QR code by a passerby or authority figure immediately reveals the child's profile and essential information. Once the QR code is scanned, the system prompts the scanner to call the child's emergency contact. This ensures that parents or guardians are notified as soon as the child is found, significantly reducing the time and stress involved in locating a missing child. For parents like Justin Behnke, who live with the constant fear of their child wandering away, Scan Me Home provides invaluable peace of mind. Knowing that their child's essential information is readily accessible to anyone who finds them offers a sense of security and reassurance.

By raising awareness about Scan Me Home, Justin hopes to educate the community on how to respond when they encounter someone with the QR code. This collective knowledge can create a supportive environment where the chances of quickly and safely reuniting a child with their family are greatly increased. The system is straightforward and user-friendly. Parents can create a profile and register their child's information quickly. The QR code can be easily applied to the child's clothing, making it a practical tool for everyday use.

Source of information: https://www.azfamily.com/video/2023/12/12/phoenix-dad-creates-app-help-f...
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