Absolutely disgusting.

Last night, while on Facebook (best tech invention ever! well, next to my blog, that is.), I discovered that one of my best friends from high school read an article on Yahoo! News. I am linking you to this article right now, so you can see and experience the disgust, dismay and anger that I experienced.

Here's the link: http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/stuart-chaifetz-secretly-tapes-autistic-son-school-discovers-220500111.html?fb_action_ids=10151012891620200%2C415348845144401%2C424201880925307%2C424201717591990%2C3057637488524&fb_action_types=news.reads&fb_ref=type%3Aread%2Cuser%3A15zeS4wqjgC-yUAt2d8mwe109Hk%2Ctype%3Aread%2Cuser%3AyKM2Qm_oePzj10slSsINSPO6F0I%2Ctype%3Aread%2Cuser%3AbwG4Cq027apcZf6dWCuyvzlprlo&fb_source=other_multiline&code=AQAsMtLwqvyuhmAXND6qUl7xScnq8_8AEoBhV6iQSbHtXVEZNHwbADxPSBQNiAOgO50AafVqEMaKTd4TxDB61Xns4IWlR7FPy0DCYK9cg0MBldBnerAj7cfcTw2xCJnlOfU7-mOU-a5WNR4BOESdikXW2ywHjT7kYso5aCrYEsGAQjljLfuYRqCjszHhQBSGaiIhXuzlJQOYIEOtVrFEVlfU#_=_
^Be sure to watch the video!

If you're in too happy of a mood to force yourself to watch something so sad, here's a less depressing run down of what's in the link:
Earlier this year, a father in New Jersey got notice that his ten year old autistic son had been violent towards his teacher and aide. The father was shocked at this news, as his son, Akian, has never been violent before. He scheduled a meeting with the school psychologist and a behaviorist, both confirming that Akian is a peaceful, calm boy. One day, the father sent Akian to school with a wire, hoping to see what caused the act to happen. What he discovered was disgusting. He heard the teacher and the aide abusing Akian - calling him a "bastard", telling him to "shut his mouth", saying that he couldn't see "daddy after mommy" and more. The teacher also talked about getting drunk the night before and complained about her husband to the aide... IN FRONT OF A CLASSROOM OF AUTISTIC BOYS. The teacher has not been fired, but from what I could tell, the aide was.

Teachers should NEVER abuse children like this. It is the job of the teacher to PROTECT them. The words and actions done by the teacher and aide caused Akian to go off on a 30 MINUTE EXPLOSION of crying. As if this isn't bad enough, Akian suffers bullying from his own classmates and (teachers) but isn't able to tell his parents at home because of his autism.

That teacher needs to be fired and imprisoned NOW. Nobody should be allowed to mistreat a child like that. This is just disgusting. Ughhh... people these days...  

To the family of Akian: My heart is with you. I am deeply sorry for your troubles and hope that all is well with you and Akian. Best of luck with any further course of action you will take on this matter. Akian is a great boy and I wish for his well-being now and in the future. He has what it takes to be successful and definitely did not deserve any of the things he has experienced in that classroom. Please feel free to contact me if you need any help.