A former worker at a Quincy autism clinic is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he indecently assaulted and battered a child during a March therapy session, according to court records. The defendant, Joshua Drenth, was arraigned this week, pleaded not guilty, and was released with conditions that include surrendering his passport and staying away from the center. The child’s parent says she first learned of the allegation after watching a short clip from the center’s surveillance system.
Court documents state that the alleged assault happened on March 31 inside a Bierman Autism Centers location in Quincy and that Drenth is charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14, according to Boston 25 News. The filings say staff had previously raised concerns about Drenth’s interactions with children, reportedly describing him as “too touchy.” A not guilty plea was entered in court and Drenth is scheduled to return on June 22…