My DD did get injured (three long scratches down her back and one near her eye) by a more severely autistic child in her K class. He was a year older, fairly big, and it was an ongoing battle between the school and the parents as to whether he should really be in this classroom setting. We as well as some other parents who were also affected by this child's behavior were always complaining.

He had a full time 1:1 aide but she did drop the ball enough times to put the other kids in a bad spot. He followed the girls into the girl's bathroom enough to upset some of them enough that they wouldn't go to the bathroom all day, including my DD, which in K is tough.

My pediatrician said we should request mediation and it was refused. I guess you could go to a hearing phase. All this wrapped up with her not being academically challenged despite the test scores we had etc.

I know the stress in part caused her to have breakdowns as well as the dreadful academic boredom. The conditions in the classroom were just unhealthy all around.

Then we homeschooled.

Last edited by bzylzy; 04/20/12 06:59 AM.