Re: abuse in schools

[Guest guest]

Kathy and all --

Yes, even tho the new state laws have passed that outlaw time outs, seclusion

and restraints, there are plenty of dangers!! The schools are still ALLOWED to

restrain any child (sped or not!!) if they feel that the child is presenting a

danger to himself or others. And, this person that is performing the restraint

may not be certified in proper restraint techniques, which leaves the door open

for injury to our children and the person performing the restraint. Can't you

just see your child slamming his/her head back and hitting this untrained person

in the face and fatally injuring them?? And, then you are stuck with a

lawsuit!!

The new laws that went into effect August 1st outlawing all these barbaric

rituals also state that these professionals DO NOT NEED training until April

1st, 2003 in Positive Behavioral Supports!! And, if a person HAS to use

restraint in an emergency, then they have 30 days AFTER the event to get

training!! What good does training do after it has happened???

Another thing that is deeply concerning, depending upon the age of your

children, is that once a child is 10 yrs old in the state of Texas, the schools

can call the local law enforcement officials and have your child arrested or

ticketed for behavior, whether it is disability related or not!! I strongly

suspect that there will be a sharp increase in the number of referrals of

special ed kids to our local police and sheriffs departments!! And, once the

referral is made, there is nothing anyone can do about it!! It is then out of

the school's hands, and we are at the mercy of the family law judge!! Even if

the school changes their mind, it's too late!!

We need to group together and be proactive about these issues. We need to

educate the local law enforcement agencies about our children and their

disabilities -- let them know about ASDs and what that means. And, have

stronger wording in our children's Behavior IEPs and BMP/BIPs -- and let the

schools know that we will not stand for any abuse!! We need to look out for

each others' children!! Because we all know that if it comes down to our kid's

word against an adult's who will win -- but if we can be a witness for another

child, then the schools will know better than to mess with any kid!!

Barbara

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[Guest guest]

>We have seen

so much misrepresentation of facts(falsified documentation) that we

can never trust again.<

The corruption in governemental agencies including public schools is a travesty.

It does seem this is common place. I have shared before how my daughter

witnessed a small 4 year old non verbal autistic child in my grandson's class

being whacked with a ruler on his hand, bottom, and leg. The Aide in the

classroom was writing and acting oblivious to the scene. Later both she and the

teacher " documented " that what my daughter said occurred didn't occur. Nothing

was done about it. This wasn't even her child, so she had no reason to lie

about it. It is so upsetting what does go on. We hear all the time about child

abuse, but school personnel at times do abuse kids, and literally get away with

it! C.

[Guest guest]

It sounds like educating the law enforcement would be

a very good idea. Often the techniques used by these

law enforcemnt people are completely opposite what

works with autistic spectrum disordered children.

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[Guest guest]

>What I don't understand is, how it can be a CPS matter, <

Does anyone have a personal experience or knowledge of a teacher abusing a child

in school where the CPS was called and they actuall DID something about it? I

posted before about my daughter witnessing another autistic child in my

grandson's classroom being whacked on the hand, legs and buttox by a mail

teacher. We called CPS and they just believed the teacher when he said it

didn't happen. C.

[Guest guest]

We had a child left last year at an UIL competition in another town. Talked

with a local CPS supervisor about it. She recommended that when the

complaint is on the local ISD, don't contact the local CPS office, but to

make your report direct to the state office. Ended up the parent didn't

want to pursue it, but the supervisor's advice made sense.

Tonya

Re: abuse in schools

>What I don't understand is, how it can be a CPS matter, <

Does anyone have a personal experience or knowledge of a teacher abusing a

child in school where the CPS was called and they actuall DID something

about it? I posted before about my daughter witnessing another autistic

child in my grandson's classroom being whacked on the hand, legs and buttox

by a mail teacher. We called CPS and they just believed the teacher when he

said it didn't happen. C.

[Guest guest]

I had to call CPS when the school restrained my child and left bruises all over

his body and had blood coming out of his ear. I wish I had known more at the

time and taken him to the ER or doctor. I took pictures and turned them over to

CPS and filed a complaint. We were in the middle of an embroiled Due Process

case at the time and I was more worried that the school would turn around and

try to blame me -- another consideration.

Even tho CPS did turn the case over to the SD for investigation (which they

never did do) I found out several years later that the case is still on file

with CPS!! So, it does make a difference. Again, if I had know better then, I

would have followed up with CPS and told them that the SD had not done an

investigation -- and according to CPS they would have gotten back involved.

Many times, even tho nothing comes of the case immediately, you are showing a

pattern. However unfortunate, it's still important. Without these previous

complaints nothing will ever happen. If CPS is bombarded EVERY time children

are mistreated THEN something will get done!

Barbara

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[Guest guest]

<She recommended that when the complaint is on the local ISD, don't contact the

local CPS office, but to make your report direct to the state office.>

YES!! This is what my local CPS office told me when I was inquiring for a

friend about a school related issue -- call the 800 number!!

http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Hotlines/

Abuse/Neglect Hotline 1-

Other states may use to report abuse or neglect that has

occurred in Texas. For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children,

the elderly, or people with disabilities.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Also, an interesting website -- http://www.cpswatch.com/ -- CPS Watch -

Watching Our Nation's Child Protection Agencies & Workers.

Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Dumb question, but what is CPS?

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[Guest guest]

Children's protective services. It is supposed to protect kids from

abuse and neglect.

Re: Re: abuse in schools

Dumb question, but what is CPS?

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[Guest guest]

Children's Protective Services

http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/

Re: Re: abuse in schools

Dumb question, but what is CPS?

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