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Autistic child restrained face-down in NDIS-funded therapy sparks abuse concerns
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2 years ago
Controversial NDIS-funded therapy involves restraining children with autism and intellectual disabilities, with multiple workers pinning them face-down. Courtesy: 4 Corners
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This boy has a severe intellectual disability, autism and is non-verbal.
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The boy is told he must be calm for five minutes and then he will get some pain medication.
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He lasts three and a half minutes.
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These workers keep him pinned to the ground for just over seven minutes.
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