Autism - problems with our front door

[SuttonGerda]

We have a child that is severely autistic child and although we have replaced her door with a fire door, she is able to get out using the thumb turn. Under building reg's we cannot disable the thumb turn or replace with a key mechanism.

We have put a chain on the door as a quick fix, although I am now concerned about the integrity of the door but I was wondering whether there is anything available in the market place that offers additional security for children with autism?

Thank you

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

Not sure about this sorry. You might be better posting in the Special Needs section where there’s some lovely MNers with more experience.

Hope you find a solution

[triballeader]

I used door chains at the very top of all the doors I did not want my eldest son opening. It might be worth looking into 'Wondering Alarms' as they will alarm as soon as a door begins to be opened. More expensive ones can alarm when a person approaches a door.