Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint of Special Needs Individuals

ByTim Nolte October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

“Ukeru Intro” from Kim Sanders on Vimeo.

After discovering the realities of seclusion and restraint with our autistic daughter at school my wife an I are learning more about the realities of our schools and culture in how kids with special needs are being handled. We don’t disagree that something needs to be done, but there are alternatives that are safer and better for everyone. A recent podcast, LOMAH Special Needs Podcast (#39 – Restraint & Seclusion of Special Needs Individuals), that my wife an I listened gave very compelling alternatives.

Use our alternative physical techniques of blocking. If you can restrain someone you can block someone.
Kim Sanders – Ukeru Systems

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