Louisville Parents Say Hidden Camera Reveals Mistreatment of Autistic Student

A Louisville family says their nonverbal autistic son was mistreated at Field Elementary, prompting his mother to hide a camera in his hair to record what was happening. The footage reportedly shows a staff member speaking aggressively to the child while others did not intervene.

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The parents are calling for accountability and for cameras in special education classrooms. Jefferson County Public Schools says it is investigating and has reassigned the staff member.

Kentucky mother fights for her nonverbal autistic son after a hidden recording raises school abuse allegations