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Can Daycare Terminate My Son From Being Autistic

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Baltimore, MD

My 3 years old son nonverbal autistic has been enrolled to daycare since he was 9 months old Back in February 2024 my son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder level 2 In October 2024 he’s been receiving ABA
Therapy at the daycare center recently my son had a meltdown at daycare and hit one of the teachers at daycare The owner of the center said that they have a zero tolerance policy for students who has a violent behavior and can cause harm to himself, teachers ,and students is unsafe… read more

January 14
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Call the autism society

4 days ago
A MyAutismTeam Member

Unfortunately daycares have a lot of leeway. One incident seems unusually harsh though. Public schools have to be way more accommodating. A daycare can not refuse to take him simply because of having autism but they can kick him out due to behaviors. It will be different at school age. It stinks though and is very unfair. I have had more than one similar experience. It's makes working difficult. I am sorry they are handling it that way.

January 14 (edited)
A MyAutismTeam Member

Maybe the BCBA and RBT can help come up with a safety plan to help reduce the risk? Our 3 yr old is very violent when he gets upset. The RBT takes him to a safe spot if he gets overly stimulated or frustrated at preschool.

3 hours ago

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