tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post7516422146500695618..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Reality: 12 Year Old With Autism Threatens Suicide, Bites TeacherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-2462373215441684372009-03-20T20:12:00.000-03:002009-03-20T20:12:00.000-03:00First of all what can we do to protect those with ...First of all what can we do to protect those with autism who when agitated become aggressive? Secondly, does the school not have a non-violent crisis intervention plan in place to protect the student with autism, the staff and other students? Why was this child and his family not given an ABC plan? A=antecendent B=behavior C=consequences. Behavior's in my opinion can be triggered at anytime and display different consequences and intervention plans should have been put in place to assess these behaviors before they escalate. Is this another fear parents are going to have if their child at times has behaviors not suitable to society? Are we going to punish them by jail time and restraints which will ultimately trigger another espisode? There must be a protective law put in place for those with autism and their parents to not have to fight criminal charges at any stage. Where did the police officers have to take this child first? The answer should be put in place when dealing with any age person who has autism. Take them to their parents if capable and allow the parents options for treatment. This should not be another horrifying obstacle parents should have to deal with when the answer is so easy. Get the child or adult the treatment they are entitled to not criminal charges. While I think judges will understand, the money in court costs could be spent getting the person the treatment(s) they deserve and need.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17508390559966597412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-27514946154204464052009-03-19T10:28:00.000-03:002009-03-19T10:28:00.000-03:00HiThe boy is diagnosed with Autism and that is a d...Hi<BR/>The boy is diagnosed with Autism and that is a disability. I think the judge will drop the charges.simoarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159926437998097102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-84991662857932832652009-03-18T23:25:00.000-03:002009-03-18T23:25:00.000-03:00If the 12 year old gets in front of a judge, hopef...If the 12 year old gets in front of a judge, hopefully that judge will be understanding and drop any charges.Skinny Dipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818163310102120130noreply@blogger.com