Ontario Autism Coalition takes school safety concerns to Queen’s Park

It’s a rubber band about to snap.

This is how the Ontario Autism Coalition describes the current state of safety for kids with special needs at school.

CHCH news has brought you this story before, Melissa Stevens is the parent of a child on the autism spectrum.

Her child has gone missing so many times from school she’s at a breaking point.

The Ontario Autism Coalition has seen a rise in safety concerns with special needs students at school.

In a recent survey conducted by the coalition, they found 50% of respondents are in a constant state of panic, worried about their child’s safety.

They took their message to Queen’s Park today.