He brought a stuffed animal to school. Then he was handcuffed.
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The Consequences of Misunderstanding Autism in Schools
This chapter examines the arrest of a 13-year-old boy with autism in Hamilton County for bringing a stuffed animal to school, which was misunderstood as a threat. It sheds light on the implications of a new Tennessee law mandating felony charges for threats of mass violence, emphasizing its negative impact on students with disabilities and the urgent need for legislative changes.
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