Regarding the use of restraint and physical punishment in TX & Time Out Rooms

December 3, 2008

I have received multiple complaints and am actively working on a few

cases from TX that are very troubling. The use of active and passive

restraint without Behavioral Intervention Plans to support it is a big

problem. The 'labeling' of our kids as SED when in fact ASD

diagnostics apply and have been made. But most importantly the use of

physical punishment. A parent had given me a sight or group that has

that as the topic or name within the state of TX - with all the email

I get I managed to let that one get away from me and was never able to

join that group as well. I would like to hear about ANY TIME OUT

ROOMS, Any us of PHYSICAL ABUSE, Restraint of any kind, and lack of

Behavioral Intervention plans. Regardless of parental action I have

already been in contact with a few affiliates and am ready to take

this directly to the new Administration of course citing their

promises to the world of Autism. We may have been a split nation but

the world of Autism must unite as much as possible in regards to the

future of our children - after all I do believe that's why we are in

these kind of net groups. Please email me personally or respond on

the web or group. Web responses are always best because they will come

up in searches and help spread information.

I WANT TO hear your story and see if there is anything that can be

done about individual cases (no worries - we don't charge), and as

well to address the Republic of TX as well in regards to compliance

with IDEA and ADA and as well the US Dept. of Ed's law in regards to

the education of any child - not just a child with an ASD. Physical

Abuse and Time out rooms are not tolerated by The Office of Advocacy,

Time out can be done effectively with no room - a simple divider and a

chair for short periods is all our kids can take anyway. I've had

just about enough of this pre 90's treatment of children. So Email me

and tell me your story. Thank you. Peace4kids@...

E. , Sr. The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children

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