01-24-2007, 02:04 PM
I've never heard of a body sock, but the article says it is primary meant for autistic children - and the manufacturer says it's a way for children to explore 3 dimentional space.
Apparently it was used on a boy who was throwing a tantrum as punishment - or to calm him down (it's stated both ways, hard to know which is which).
Anyone heard of this before? Been in one?
The website has a link to a video of someone in one.
Body Sock Article
Apparently it was used on a boy who was throwing a tantrum as punishment - or to calm him down (it's stated both ways, hard to know which is which).
Anyone heard of this before? Been in one?
The website has a link to a video of someone in one.
Body Sock Article
Quote:
Boy Put In 'Body Sock' At School Outrages Parent
Family Considers Lawsuit Against School Board
A family in Pinellas County, Fla., whose son was put into a large "body sock" by teachers as punishment, is considering suing the school board after an investigation found the sack was used appropriately on the boy.
Recently, some school pre-kindergarten teachers came under fire when parent Patrick Holt complained that a "body sock" was used on his 4-year-old son without his permission.
"I don't like it at all," Holt said. "I don't think it should be used on anybody."
The manufacturers said the "body sock" is designed to help children explore three-dimensional space. And, an occupational therapist said the "body sock" is primarily meant for autistic children.
However, Holt's son is not disabled.
Pinellas County School Board released the results of its investigation into the controversial teaching tool Monday.
"Teachers behaved in an appropriate manner in responding to a situation where a student needed to be calmed down for the safety and security of all the students in the classroom," Pinellas County School Board member Andrea Zahn said.
The School Board said the teachers admitted the parents were not aware of the body sock and its use on their child.
Zahn said the information about the body sock will be part of orientation next year.
The Holt family said they strongly disagree with the board's findings and have hired an attorney.
Family Considers Lawsuit Against School Board
A family in Pinellas County, Fla., whose son was put into a large "body sock" by teachers as punishment, is considering suing the school board after an investigation found the sack was used appropriately on the boy.
Recently, some school pre-kindergarten teachers came under fire when parent Patrick Holt complained that a "body sock" was used on his 4-year-old son without his permission.
"I don't like it at all," Holt said. "I don't think it should be used on anybody."
The manufacturers said the "body sock" is designed to help children explore three-dimensional space. And, an occupational therapist said the "body sock" is primarily meant for autistic children.
However, Holt's son is not disabled.
Pinellas County School Board released the results of its investigation into the controversial teaching tool Monday.
"Teachers behaved in an appropriate manner in responding to a situation where a student needed to be calmed down for the safety and security of all the students in the classroom," Pinellas County School Board member Andrea Zahn said.
The School Board said the teachers admitted the parents were not aware of the body sock and its use on their child.
Zahn said the information about the body sock will be part of orientation next year.
The Holt family said they strongly disagree with the board's findings and have hired an attorney.
