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AnswerHow do I stop my child running off in public?
Children run off because they don't yet grasp danger, find waiting hard, or get overwhelmed. Practical safety first — a clear hand-hold rule, a wrist-link or backpack strap, rehearsing "stop" as a game, and rewarding staying close — works best. If running off is frequent, intense, or paired with delays in talking or understanding, a developmental check helps. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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