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A six year old child who has been diagnosed with having severe autism was bitten at school by a substitute teacher. The substitute reportedly bit the child on the arm in the presence of two other teachers who reported the incident. Palm Beach County Schools have issued statements claiming that the situation is upsetting to them, and that this was the first time that particular substitute has worked in their district. An investigation is underway by both the school system and the police. According to the child’s mother he will not be returning to the school, she claims that he is very scared and while he cannot explain how he feels he won’t let anyone touch his hand where he was bitten. This is leading to a great deal of controversy and wondering on the part of parents who have children who attend the school concerning the vetting of this…
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