I work in special education. Last year I also was walking with a student, who is non-verbal. He is very aggressive but we are not allowed to restrain. As we are walking down the hall he jumps me from behind and bites me in the arm, where I am unable to disengage. There was no “antecedent” to the behavior, completely unprovoked. He is still in my class. Touch and go on a day to day basis. I love him dearly, however the typical school setting is not the best environment for him.
Our hearts go out to all of the teachers who love these kids and at the same time are in such danger--administrators think of teacher and staff safety last...