Mother Alleges School Criminalized Son's Autism, Calls Police for Disability-Related Behavior

Mother's Allegations Against Lake Street Primary

• 📌 Asia Terry claims her six-year-old autistic son, Isaiah, has had his special needs ignored by Lake Street Primary in LA's Westlake.
• ⚠️ Terry states the school has an ongoing issue of contacting police to address Isaiah's disability-related behaviors.
• 📹 She has recorded incidents where the school allegedly did not inform officers that Isaiah is autistic, leading to him being traumatized by the presence of law enforcement.

School's Response and Mother's Concerns

• ⚡ Terry believes the school's actions are retaliation after she complained about their treatment of her son.
• 🎯 The school district, LAUSD, stated that student safety is their top priority and that students experiencing medical or mental health emergencies receive individualized support.
• 💔 Terry is filing a lawsuit, describing the school's actions as humiliating, traumatizing, and hurtful for both her and her son.

Incident Details and Parent's Perspective

• ✏️ A specific incident involved the school claiming Isaiah had poked someone with a pencil.
• ❓ Terry questions why police were called for such an incident, emphasizing that as a parent, she would focus on ensuring it wouldn't happen again rather than involving law enforcement.
• ❤️ She expresses deep love for her son and a desire to see him thrive, highlighting the unique challenges and joys of raising a child with autism.