Singapore Therapist Fined After Dragging Four-Year-Old Boy
Published 2h ago · Court ruling
Affects Singapore · Covered in 2 countries
A former Singapore therapist was fined S$5,000 for dragging an autistic child.
A former behavioural therapist in Singapore received a S$5,000 fine for hurting a four-year-old autistic boy during a lesson. Tricia Lee Hsien grabbed the child and dragged him to the floor after he struck her in the face multiple times.
- The fineTricia Lee Hsien was ordered to pay a penalty of S$5,000 following her guilty plea.
- The victimThe four-year-old boy has special needs and is autistic.
Why it matters
Child protection and the legal standards expected of special needs educators remain critical issues in Singapore, where courts deal strictly with offences against vulnerable minors.
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A 29-year-old behavioural therapist pleaded guilty and was fined S$5,000 in a Singapore court for causing hurt to a four-year-old autistic boy who had struck her.
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- South China Morning PostSingapore court fines behavioural therapist for hurting autistic boy who hit her1h ago · open ↗
- CNAFormer behavioural therapist fined for causing hurt to 4-year-old boy with special needs who hit her2h ago · open ↗
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