Found Safe CA - Tyler Silva-Barrett, 23, Auburn, 16 Feb 2007 - Autistic

mistivon · #1 02-16-2007, 07:51 PM

Tyler Silva-Barrett, 23, who is autistic and has the mental capacity of an 8-year-old, as well as other medical problems, was last seen at 10 a.m. in the vicinity of the Auburn Airport.

At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a camouflage booney hat, Denver Broncos T-shirt, blue jeans and slip on shoes.

He is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with light brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 911 immediately. Silva-Barrett

http://www.auburnjournal.com/article...missingboy.txt

Bobbisangel · #2 02-17-2007, 01:33 AM

I hope that this man is found right away. I wonder who he was supposed to be with or if he just took off from where ever he was living. There should be an Amber Alert out for him. He is no different then an 8 yr old out alone and wandering and anyone could take advantage of him.

Taximom · #3 02-17-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mistivon

Tyler Silva-Barrett, 23, who is autistic and has the mental capacity of an 8-year-old, as well as other medical problems, was last seen at 10 a.m. in the vicinity of the Auburn Airport.

At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a camouflage booney hat, Denver Broncos T-shirt, blue jeans and slip on shoes.

He is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with light brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 911 immediately. Silva-Barrett

http://www.auburnjournal.com/article...missingboy.txt

I wonder if he had a preoccupation with airplanes? Or if he just lived nearby. He might be obsessed with airplanes and went to check them out.

I hope he is found safe soon.

mistivon · #4 02-18-2007, 07:56 PM

Tyler Silva-Barrett, a 23-year-old autistic man who his family said has the mental capacity of an 8-year-old, was found after he went missing Friday by Placer County Sheriff's Deputies.

http://www.auburnjournal.com/article...4missing18.txt

Opie · #5 02-18-2007, 09:14 PM

I'm so glad he was found unharmed.

Taximom · #6 02-19-2007, 03:00 AM

Thank you, mistivon. I'm so glad to hear a good ending for once!

I imagine it's hard to stop a 23 yr old "man" from storming off in anger. Our little girl is about 55 lbs and it's hard for me to control her when needed.

fivekidz4me · #7 02-19-2007, 03:13 AM

This is my biggest fear...one of my boys with autism wanders off. Thank God he was found. No one understands how difficult it is to live with little ones that just decide to leave...and it appears it never ends...

Taximom · #8 02-19-2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fivekidz4me

This is my biggest fear...one of my boys with autism wanders off. Thank God he was found. No one understands how difficult it is to live with little ones that just decide to leave...and it appears it never ends...

We've considered buying something with GPS or some type of locater for our daughter to wear...but for now we just keep alarms on the doors and keep her close. It's scary to think what could happen.

Mygirlsadie · #9 02-19-2007, 04:09 AM

fivekidz...my boy is almost 9 now and it hasnt ended for us but I can say it has gotten better. ALOT of repetative talking and rule laying but we have to do it for his own good. When I read stories like this I feel sick to my stomach and almost like a feeling of dread comes over me because it is something that parents of Autistic children fear everyday.

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Originally Posted by fivekidz4me

This is my biggest fear...one of my boys with autism wanders off. Thank God he was found. No one understands how difficult it is to live with little ones that just decide to leave...and it appears it never ends...

Bobbisangel · #10 02-19-2007, 05:36 AM

Thank God he was found. It must be hard to have to constantly watch your children. I hope that none of you ever have to go through a nightmare like this and if you do I hope that you have a happy ending too.

fivekidz4me · #11 02-19-2007, 01:08 PM

I have worked hard on safety drills/social stories for years. Now that they have gotten older (11,11,12) and more language-they don't "run" like they used to. When I hear stories like this, it reminds me to stay on guard-not forget!

Taximom · #12 02-19-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbisangel

Thank God he was found. It must be hard to have to constantly watch your children. I hope that none of you ever have to go through a nightmare like this and if you do I hope that you have a happy ending too.

Thanks, bobbisangel. I'm so happy for this mother! I wonder if there's a father in the picture to help her out....

fivekidz4me-can you give me an idea of what your social stories and drills consist of? I'm not sure my daughter would understand this, but if you wouldn't mind I'd like to know what you do... my email is good if you wouldn't mind that way. TIA!