My 9 yo son with autism was left on a school bus with no supervision during a tournament what to do?

The temp outside was 94 at the time of this event and even though there have been numerous requests for an aide that is trained in autism the school has still not given him one. He was discriminated against because he was not given opportunity to participate. They were negligent and no punishment has been given to the coach that did this. No lawyer will take the case as my child suffered only heat exhaustion and did not die. My son also has a seizure disorder and takes a medicine that prevents him from sweating. What should I ask for?

My 9 yo son with autism was left on a school bus with no supervision during a tournament what to do?
Under the disabilities act, the school can get in a lot of trouble. Lawyers think in dollars and cents, so that may have an effect on the case. The case is bigger than the bus incident. If they are not meeting his educational needs according to his IEP (he has an IEP right? if not, more trouble for them), then they can get in a lot of trouble. You need to confront the supervisor of special education and make them think you do have a lawyer. If you get no help, then take it to the state department of education (that is, if you still can't find a lawyer).
Reply:you need to find a lawyer that will take it cause anyone that wont take it is discriminating too but also go down to the school and demand an aide or you might have 2 send him to a "special" school
Reply:it's child endangerment. you should get a case
Reply:Contact another lawyer, because that is child neglect.
Reply:Get a lawyer and hammer the school board for negligence.
Reply:File a report with the police
Reply:Lawyer time. This is totally unacceptable behaviour on the part of the school and it's employees. Chances are the coach will not get sued (you could if you wanted to) but the school will get sued and you WILL win. I am 99.9% sure if what you say is true.





You can find a lawyer below. Keep trying to find one. Don't give up.





Good luck!
Reply:If that was my son i would take him to another school and find a lawyer who will take the case.
Reply:Go to your local board of education and make those peoplepay. We live in a day and age where we are supposed to be tolerant. Sound like the school is not keeping up on policies
Reply:Contact the school principal and then contact the school district directly. Heat exhaustion is STILL an injury. He could have really gotten ill because he can't sweat. A lawyer will take this case--keep looking. And yes, I would also take the matter to the police department. I'd even contact your local TV station that deals with helping ordinary people--pressure on the school district ought to get you the kind of publicity you're looking for. What happened to your boy should never happen to any kid; this should be a case where the school district "learns" from their error. It wasn't just that he wasn't given an opportunity to participate. There was negligence here! A little boy shouldn't be left aboard a hot school bus while everyone else gets out! The coach should be disciplined and/or fired. You should ask for an apology for you and your son, at the very least!
Reply:The person should have been charged ,GET a lawyer have witnesses KEEP their name and information !If you can prove this , need proof , take it to social services , school board get police report , doctor records , witnesses .Call a TV channel make it public ! Someone , many lawyers will stand up for your son ! And the court will too .
Reply:You can find a lawyer to take this case! If you have to contact the Christian Coalition or the ACLU. Contact every newspaper and TV station in your state. Find a school with a GOOD special ed department, and talk to them. These people care about their kids, and will help you. That is UNTHINKABLE. I work with autistic kids, and not only do they have the same rights of everyone else, they have more! That was just stupid on the coaches part. I would not quit until that guy has lost his job!
Reply:dont get a lawyer but get a documented paper about this confront administration it will stop.if not get a lawyer give them a chance to do right by you,these people deserve your understanding.
Reply:This needs to be reported to the state. I don't know that you would entitled to compesation, but the school needs to be investigated.
Reply:That is neglect on the coach's part. I can't believe this happened. You need to find a lawyer who will take your case immediately! Just because he didn't die is no reason that legal action can't be taken. He still suffered from heat exhaustion and something really bad could have happened to him. Find an organization that has advocates for children with autism.
Reply:I work with children and adult with special needs. I can only imagine the effects that heat couldv'e had on him especially with him being on anticonvulsants. A lawyer somewhere will take your case. Did you write the US Department of Education? Denying him an aide that is trained in Autism is a violation of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Stick it to that school, school board, transportation agency and right on down the line. Don't ever think that there is no one that will listen. I am sure that either the school itself or the school district is receiving extra fuinding for your childs education. Blow the whistle on them!!!! Try a lawyer that is not in your home town and please do write the U.S. Department of Education and inform them of the wrong doings of that school. That staff member should have been terminated immediately. That is horrible!!
Reply:This needs to be reported to the police and to the school board. If you don't get satisfying results, then contact the media. Schools don't like negative media attention!