Found Deceased OH - Isaac Schroeder, 5, autistic, Fort Jennings, 27 May 2020

[cass523]

Prayers for the family of Issac Schroeder

 

[Eloise]

Firstly, I'm so sad to read he was found deceased. A tragedy for the family, I feel awful for them. So sad for this adorable boy.

5-year-old boy with autism reported missing from northwest Ohio

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Isaac Schroeder was wearing only underwear at the time he went missing, according to the National Center for Missing and Endangered.



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As others have pointed out, but I want to reinforce, it's very normal for autistic children to want to avoid wearing clothes (due to sensory issues). I'm pointing this out only to reinforce it for anyone who reads that and instantly thinks hinkiness or bad parenting. Given how autism is rising in prevalence I think it's good that more people know a lot of the ins and outs of autism so you can understand what's 'normal' (spoiler alert: there's no 'normal' for autism, as the saying goes, if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism).

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Last night I thought about that too, weighing the possibilities of things like PTSD, pain, etc... of hearing the noise vs CPTSD of the entire event. I do wholeheartedly agree that Isaac needs to be found and logically speaking finding him at all costs sounds like a good idea. But speaking as an autistic myself, I naturally empathize with the possible pain he may feel and trauma he may endure. MOO. IMO. IMHO.
I’m 42 and an unexpected noise would (& does!) illicit a vocal response from me as well. Usually in the form of yelling and/or yelling and bursting into tears depending on the sound and how close I am to it. But I am only one person on the spectrum. And as you already I’m sure, when you’ve met one person on the spectrum, you have only met ONE person on the spectrum.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

DBM

 

[24Roses]

Another little guy gone too soon, but forever safe with Jesus. I hate when I'm reading along thinking they've not been found yet and then read that update.

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Praying for your family Isaac (and everyone else negatively affected by your passing).

 

[cass523]

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[Rtbk449]

Another tragic ending for a sweet, little guy!

 

[swanniee11]

So freaking sad, Prayers for Isacc and his entire family. So tragic. Rest easy little one.

 

[HayLouise]

Rest in peace Isaac

I have definitely written those words too many times this week..

 

[Poedelini]

Waking up in this news and man it hits me. Dear Isaac, rest in peace. Prayers and my thoughts go to the family.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

So sad to see this update. RIP Isaac. So very sorry for his family

 

[evilwise]

Very sad news. They found Issac

Breaking news: Putnam County Sheriff Brian Siefker said Isaac Shroeder's body was located around 5:07 p.m., three miles upstream from his house near the Auglaize River

WTOL 11 on Twitter

A community search for a 5-year-old Putnam County boy with autism has come to an end after his body was found Thursday evening.

Putnam County Sheriff Brian Siefker said Isaac Shroeder's body was located around 5:07 p.m., three miles upstream from his house near the Auglaize River.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office say there was no foul play and he was found wearing the same underwear he was reported missing in.

Authorities believe Isaac wandered into the river.

Body of missing 5-year-old boy with autism found

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WTOL's initial tweet erroneously reported that the body was found 3 miles upstream from his home but their article now correctly reads that it was found 3/4 of a mile downstream

 

[cass523]

Obituary for Isaac Charles Schroeder | Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home