restraint in public school

[Guest guest]

Could someone please help me with the following definition of " restraint " . Would

this be considered restraint in the recently approved Georgia bill? Our special

education class with children on the autism spectrum and one downs syndrome

child allows the use of a " gorilla grip " by sitting the child down, crossing

their arms, and pressing their crosses hands down on their lap. This action

requires the teacher/para pro to remain in the child's " face " until the child

quiets down enough to tell them that their previous behavior was unacceptable.

Thanks so much for your help !

Jeannie