3-year-old with autism allegedly struck by teacher, parents say

The Brief

  • The Millers, parents of a 3-year-old in a special education Pre-K program, allege their daughter was hit by a teacher, leaving bruises on her back.
  • The school confirmed the incident, and the teacher involved is on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Fulton County School District.
  • The Millers, who wish to remain anonymous, are speaking out to advocate for their daughter, who is autistic and has a speech disorder.
  • They have observed behavioral changes in their daughter, such as increased aggression, since the incident.
  • The family has filed a case with the Fulton County Schools Police Department.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. Two South Fulton parents are outraged after the school told them their daughter was allegedly hit by a teacher. They say their daughter is just 3 years old and is in a special education Pre-K program at Cliftondale Elementary School.

“I wouldn’t want any other family to go through this. This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, that’s what they say, and this has been horrific,” Mrs. Miller, the girl’s mother, said.

South Fulton parents Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who asked FOX 5 not to use their first names or show their faces, say they saw bruises on their 3-year-old daughter’s back on Wednesday.

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