10 Ways to Address Harmful Restraint and Seclusion Practices in Schools
From autism elopement to restraint and seclusion in schools, individuals with autism face many safety challenges each day. Parents need basic steps to understand and address restraint and seclusion in particular. The presentation 10 Ways to Address Harmful Restraint & Seclusion in Schools will cover the basic definitions, fundamental steps, and signs to look for as established by parent and R&S advocate Phyllis Musumeci.
Lori McIlwain
Lori has an eleven-year-old son with autism and is Co-founder and Chairperson of the National Autism Association (NAA). In 2009, Lori began advocating for federal laws that would eliminate abusive restraint and seclusion practices in public and private schools. Through NAA, she has launched multiple public service campaigns to advocate for federal regulations, teacher/aide training, parent education, and classroom monitoring.
