Restraint and Seclusion Procedures With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Physical and mechanical restraints and seclusion are currently used as emergency procedures in public schools across the United States. Students who exhibit dangerous, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors are more likely to be restrained or secluded in school. Since many students with autism spec...

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Published in:Intervention in school and clinic 2023-09, Vol.59 (1), p.70-74
Main Authors: Marques, Allie R., Barnard-Brak, Lucy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic children
Behavior Problems
Educational Legislation
Educational Policy
Equal Education
Federal Legislation
Inclusion
Intervention
People with disabilities
Physical restraints
Prevention
Professional Development
Public schools
Punishment
Secluded
Self Destructive Behavior
Social isolation
Special education
Student Behavior
Students with Disabilities
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Summary:Physical and mechanical restraints and seclusion are currently used as emergency procedures in public schools across the United States. Students who exhibit dangerous, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors are more likely to be restrained or secluded in school. Since many students with autism spectrum disorder exhibit one or more of these behaviors, they are even more likely to be subjected to these restrictive interventions. Policy on restrictive interventions is not outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004, the federal special education law, leaving states to determine their own policies. Issues surrounding current policy and law on restraint and seclusion, as well as recommendations, are discussed.
ISSN:1053-4512
1538-4810
DOI:10.1177/10534512221130071