A 10-year-old child with Asperger syndrome threatens to assault staff. You don't want to exclude him but he is known for carrying out his threats. An education adviser to a National Autistic Society school explains his dilemma.
I was working as a line manager and adviser to the principal in a National Autistic Society school. One of our pupils was a charming and academically very able boy with Asperger syndrome.
He was of at least average intelligence but had difficulties in understanding and being aware of others' needs and feelings.
He saw the world only on his terms - he believed it was right to strike and hurt others if he wanted, but not for them to challenge him.
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