Watch Teacher Take Mic Away From Autistic Child During Thanksgiving Play

                  

Story out of Clarksburg, West Virginia:

A West Virginia boy with autism was reduced to tears during his school’s Thanksgiving play after a teacher ripped the microphone away before he could speak.

Filmed by both of his parents, the heartbreaking moment at Nutter Fort Primary School sees 6-year-old Caleb dressed as a turkey, complete with a playful headpiece, standing in line behind his classmates as they, one by one, deliver their lines into a microphone. As the young boy steps up, a teacher hurriedly takes the mic from its holder, leaving him in tears.

Caleb’s father, Kent Squires, posted the video to Facebook where he explains that while his son has level one high functioning autism, he “has the biggest heart and is always happy.”

Harrison County Superintendent Doctor Mark Manchin told 5 News the moment in question came after the play had ended and that Caleb was not supposed to be in that part.

“It’s a mistake that was made. There was no malice,” he told the news station. “This teacher, as all of our teachers, truly care about these young boys and girls. The program was over, and the teacher had taken the microphone.” Cont.

Story from - New York Daily News