LA School Cop Calls Over Kindergartner’s Behavior Concern Parents of Autistic Child

Mother Alleges School Disregards Special Needs of Her Autistic Son

LOS ANGELES – Asia Terry has raised serious concerns over what she perceives as a lack of consideration for her son’s special needs at Lake Street Primary in Westlake, claiming that the school frequently calls the police to address his disability-related behaviors.

Terry’s six-year-old son, Isaiah, is autistic. According to her, the school has resorted to contacting law enforcement when Isaiah exhibits disruptive behavior, leading her to feel that the situation is criminalizing his disability. "There’s been an ongoing issue with the school contacting police to address Isaiah’s disability-related behaviors," Terry told FOX 11.

She expressed her frustration, recalling troubling incidents. "I have to constantly remind him that the police are not coming for you. You’re not a bad boy. They claim that Isaiah had stabbed someone or poked someone with a pencil. I wouldn’t ever think the police should be called," she said. Terry believes that the school’s actions may be retaliatory following her complaints about their handling of her son.

Isaiah himself shared his feelings about school, saying, "I don’t like school cause they’re mean to me." For Terry, her son’s well-being is paramount. "He means the world to me, especially having autism. It’s like, I could love him in a whole different way. I want to see him strive," she exclaimed.

In response to Terry’s claims, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Unified School District stated, "The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. While we cannot provide information on individual student matters, we can share that, in accordance with District policy, students experiencing medical or mental health emergencies receive necessary individualized support, including compassionate care from designated staff such as psychiatric social workers, contracted mental health professionals, local medical providers, and Los Angeles Unified’s Mental Health Evaluation Team."