The first aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of parents caring for their autistic children and their experiences with safety for these children. The second aim was to elicit safety recommendations from the parents of autistic children.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.