Families, guardians, parents, and professionals who interact with children and adults with autism, developmental challenges, and special needs can discover effective safety steps during upcoming programs at the Ocean County Library.

Brick Township-based POAC will present its “Hidden Dangers” program at the following branches:

Brick Branch – 6:30 PM Monday, March 20. 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513.

Stafford Branch – 10 AM Monday, April 24. 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381.

Little Egg Harbor Branch – 5 PM Tuesday, June 6. 290 Mathistown Road, (609) 294-1197.

The presentation will offer potentially-lifesaving information and recommendations related to a wide range of special needs and independence levels in the course of a lifetime. Topics include:

-Wandering – how to address it, and use of high-tech tracking devices

-Home and classroom modifications

-Emergency and disaster preparedness and fire safety practices

-Personal safety regarding sexuality, the Internet, and bullying

-Behavioral interventions such as social stories, visual cues, activity schedules

-School and transportation matters

-Ongoing support and assistance resources