Fairfax Co. moms seek accountability, say their kids were assaulted on special needs school bus

Tucson parents speak out on teacher's alleged assault of autistic child

A teacher at Harold Steele Elementary School is under investigation and on administrative leave following allegations of physical assault on a 5-year-old child with autism.

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Megan’s teachers were very quick to pick up on the physical signs of abuse, said the Singapore Children’s Society. Read more at straitstimes.com.

One afternoon in early March, Daniela watched her daughter get off the bus as she usually did. She noticed bumps in her face and was immediately frightened. She urgently called Springfield Estates Elementary School, where her daughter, who has autism, attends the kindergarten. The bus transports less than 10 students with disabilities home each day, she said. When Daniela, who asked not to reveal her full name, asked her daughter what had happen…

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Kari Spinelli’s 8-year-old daughter is non-verbal and diagnosed with autism, ADHD and cognitive delays.

Fairfax Co. moms seek accountability, say their kids were assaulted on special needs school bus

Two Fairfax County moms of students with special needs are voicing their concern over assaults on a school bus.

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Lestia Nelson says she planted an audio device in her daughter’s backpack which later recorded what she calls screams.