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33 clinics · Clinics from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

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Abington Chestnut Hill Collegeville Downingtown Doylestown Drexel Hill Lansdale NE Philadelphia Paoli Ridley Park South Philadelphia Springfield West Chester

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What is Elopement?

A common but dangerous behavior in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Elopement is defined as an urge to leave a safe, protected environment (such as the home or classroom) without informing others.