Autistic Student Allegedly Abused by Staff at North Texas School; Mother Seeks Justice

Allegations of Abuse at Milsap Elementary

• 💔 Carissa Cornelius was in shock and disbelief after seeing videos of her son, Alex, allegedly being abused at Milsap Elementary School.
• 📹 The video reportedly shows a teacher gesturing to slap Alex, and a teacher's assistant hitting him with an object.
• 🧒 Alex, who is 10 years old, has a developmental delay disorder and functions at the level of a three-year-old.

Delayed Notification and School Response

• ⏳ Carissa believes the school should have notified her immediately, but it took 21 days for her to find out about the alleged abuse.
• 🚫 The educators involved are no longer employed by the Milsap ISD.
• 🏛️ The principal and assistant principal have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

Investigations and Calls for Safety

• 🕵️ Both the Parker County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Family and Protective Services are investigating the incident.
• 🌍 Since posting the video, Carissa has heard from parents across the country who have experienced similar issues.
• 📢 Carissa and her son's grandfather, Mark Allen, are demanding justice for Alex and advocating for safer school environments.
• 🎥 They propose implementing parent-accessible video cameras in all special education classes in Texas.