Free autism ID bracelet QR code: help strangers understand and stay calm
In a stressful situation an autistic child or adult may not answer to their name, avoid eye contact, or react strongly to noise and touch, which can be misread by strangers, staff or police. An autism ID with a QR code explains this calmly and tells the helper who to call.
Create a free ID with these stepsHow to help an autistic person in an emergency
Steps summarised from Autism Spectrum Australia: Autism alert card. Last reviewed 13 October 2026.
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- They may not answer to their name, make eye contact, or speak. This is not rudeness.
- Speak calmly, in short and clear sentences. Give extra time to respond.
- Avoid touching them. If you must, say what you are going to do first.
- Reduce noise, lights and crowds if you can. Call the contact on this card.
- Rocking or repeated movements may be calming them. Do not stop them unless unsafe.
Call emergency services if: They are hurt or in danger · They are lost and the contact on this card cannot be reached
What to include on your ID
- How you communicate (speech, signs, an app, a device)
- What calms you and what to avoid (noise, touch, bright light)
- Whether you may wander or bolt, for a child
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DigitalBracelet is a free information tool, not a medical device or a monitoring service. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number.