A bite, 10 runaways, 14 thrown objects, and 14 punches… all in just over a month… these are the gestures that prompted CNESST to close a special class for young people affected by the Live disease, arrange autism spectrum protection teachers.
“We’ve seen an increase in violence since the pandemic,” said Dominic Loubier, President of the Chaudière Education Union.
On May 16, the Standards, Equity, Health and Safety Commission submitted its decision at Maribel Elementary School in Sainte-Marie, Beauce.
According to the school, it quickly rolled up its sleeves: support was offered and processes improved. Therefore, the CNESST order was lifted.
“In times of crisis, for example, the protocols have been adapted to ensure everyone’s safety,” explains Mr. Loubier.
According to experts in the field, his students’ reactions in the classroom reveal a significant gap in the school system
“It’s their way of reacting. When young people react like this, it is because there is a lack of supervision. Better action is being taken,” says Elisabeth Prass, spokeswoman for the PLQ for people on the autism spectrum.
“These people, like all young people, have the right to a good education,” admits Lili Plourde, director of Autisme Québec.
Education Minister Bernard Drainville, on the other hand, is concerned about the situation. He says that a plan to combat all forms of violence will be presented this fall.