The pain of autistic children being abused

"NOTHING MORE TO SAY"

The public, especially parents of autistic children, were disappointed by the image of an autistic child being beaten and pulled by the hair by a teacher at the Institute for Psychology and Special Education, Cau Vong Son Tra branch (83 Ton Quang Phiet, Son Tra District, Da Nang City). This incident was reported on social media by the parent whose child was abused on March 1. Specifically, Ms. Tran Ngoc Gia Hy (29 years old, residing in Man Thai Ward, Son Tra District) posted an article on social media with pictures reflecting the abuse of her daughter by the teacher.

Parents accuse teachers at Cau Vong Son Tra branch of the Institute of Psychology and Special Education of abusing disabled children

Mr. Phan Minh Tuan (living in An Hai Bac Ward, Son Tra District) has an autistic child studying at the Institute of Psychology - Special Education, Cau Vong Son Tra branch. He was very worried when he saw the image of a teacher abusing his child's classmate. According to Mr. Tuan, disabled children cannot protect themselves when being abused. After this incident, his family did not dare to send their child to any autistic children's education center anymore. "The family is very worried, because if they continue to go to school, will the child be abused? The incident that happened at the Institute of Psychology - Special Education, Cau Vong Son Tra branch made me and many other parents upset," said Mr. Tuan.

What makes many parents with children studying at the Cau Vong Son Tra branch even more indignant is that previously, this center had a rule that parents were not allowed to view classroom surveillance cameras for the reason of "confidentiality" of teaching information and images for disabled students. "At first, parents trusted the teachers and supported the teaching methods of this autistic children's education facility. But there is really nothing left to say in the face of such acts of abuse against disabled children," said Mr. Tuan, choking with emotion.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tam (residing in Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City) has a 10-year-old daughter with autism and also wants facilities for children with disabilities to let parents watch cameras every hour to promptly handle bad situations that happen to their children. "When children show strange behaviors, only parents understand them best. For example, when living together, just a small action from a friend is enough to make them lose their composure, easily causing serious consequences," said Mr. Tam. The place where Mr. Tam's daughter studies is a specialized school in Da Nang City, many teachers also have autistic children, so they understand the feelings of parents.

GAP IN MANAGEMENT

On March 4, the leader of the People's Committee of Son Tra District said that regarding the case of suspected abuse of a student at the Cau Vong Son Tra branch, the police are still investigating the case.

Parents accuse teachers at Cau Vong Son Tra branch of the Institute of Psychology and Special Education of abusing disabled children

After parents reported that teachers abused autistic children, Son Tra District authorities determined that Cau Vong Son Tra facility had not been licensed to establish and operate a childcare center at 83 Ton Quang Phiet. Ms. Le Thi Thuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City, said that the Cau Vong Son Tra branch had previously submitted an application for a certificate of registration of operation. "But up to now, we confirm that we have not yet granted a license to the Cau Vong Son Tra branch of the Institute of Psychology and Special Education, for many reasons according to regulations," Ms. Thuc informed. A representative of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City added that the Institute of Psychology and Special Education is under the management of the Department of Science and Technology of Hanoi City. In Da Nang City, the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City will grant operating licenses to the branches.

Angry when seeing the image of a teacher abusing autistic children at the Cau Vong Son Tra branch, Mr. Hoang Thanh Luc (residing in Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City) suggested: "The center for teaching autistic children under the research institute is not professionally managed by the local education sector... That is a shortcoming. That "gap" is also the reason why children are abused."

TEACHING CHILDREN REQUIRES BOTH UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE

Child abuse, especially abuse of autistic children, makes those working in the field angry. Special children have suffered more disadvantages than other children, so caring for and educating special children requires both understanding (knowledge) and love. If any of these elements are missing, the approach is wrong.

Child's classmate was abused, parent burst into tears: I dare not let my child go to school anymore!

Mr. Nguyen Minh Phung, Director of New Life Psychological Counseling and Skills Development Center, Da Nang City (a place that cares for and supports children with special educational needs: autism, hyperactivity - lack of concentration, slow development...), said that he puts the safety of children first. According to Mr. Phung, children with special needs are often weak in physical health and cognitive and social functions, and they will not be aware of the dangers in daily life. Therefore, the center has strict regulations on the care of teachers, specialists or nannies, and absolutely no child abuse. This is stipulated in the first section of the center's regulations.

Teachers must have appropriate qualifications and good expertise, graduating from regular universities and majoring in psychology, special education, and social work. "Above all, ethics, the teacher's heart and love for children must be put first. Caring for and teaching special children is a difficult job, because it requires expertise, experience, and most importantly, love for children, love for the profession, and perseverance. This is a very hard job, teachers often feel very tired during a working day, I always encourage, care for, and foster the spirit of love for the profession and love for children in teachers. To avoid unfortunate incidents in the process of caring for and teaching children, I always remind teachers about their attitudes in internal meetings. Surveillance cameras are placed throughout the classroom and teachers are always aware of working with the sense of responsibility and ethics of those working in education", Mr. Nguyen Minh Phung shared.

Things parents need to know when sending their children to daycare

Mr. Hoang Ha, Director of Hanamiki Integration Support and Consulting Center (Hanoi), said that parents should carefully research whether the center or unit where their children are about to study or intervene... has full legal documents or not, by looking up licenses, establishment decisions...

Parents should not hesitate to ask about the CV, qualifications, and professional qualifications of the teacher who will intervene with their children, to know if the person who will teach and personally intervene with their children is qualified or not.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Phung said that children with special needs need coordinated intervention and synchronization between school and family. To do that, the center and school must report and share ways of teaching children to parents at home. Parents need to know the appropriate exercises, methods, techniques... to teach children at home, to support their children.

Parents also have the right to watch teachers intervene directly with their children or view the camera when needed.

"In terms of the principle of protecting the information of special children, parents are not allowed to see other children, but their own children will definitely be able to see and control. The methods and methods of teaching children at the center are always scientifically verified and suitable for each individual child, so parents have the right to ask questions, consult and discuss with the center's specialists and teachers so that both sides can coordinate to best support the children," said Mr. Nguyen Minh Phung.

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