"You trust these schools to take your kid from the age of three, sometimes four ... and they're supposed to be safe. How can I send [my kids] back to school now?"
"Despite sharing with Amelia's school last March her diagnosis and doctor's assessment which called for one-on-one support at school, Bissaillion said she was told her child didn't meet the requirements for an educational assistant."
"Elopement, when an autistic person runs or wanders away from caregivers or a safe location, is a common school safety consideration."
"Advocates and experts say this week's incident puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities, leading to unsafe situations and exclusion from meaningful learning."
A nine-year-old girl with autism, ADHD, and ODD went missing during recess, prompting a police search. Her mother, Chantelle Bissaillion, expressed distress over the incident, highlighting concerns about school safety. Despite providing documentation for one-on-one support, the school deemed her daughter high-functioning and did not qualify her for an educational assistant. This incident underscores the need for better support for students with disabilities in Ontario schools, as inadequate resources can lead to unsafe situations and hinder meaningful learning.
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