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Video Shows Therapist Allegedly Kicking Child
9 Jun
Summary
- Therapist arrested for allegedly kicking a nonverbal autistic child.
- Surveillance footage captured the alleged assault during a therapy session.
- The autism center fired the therapist and has a zero-tolerance policy.
A shocking incident has emerged from Arizona, where a behavioral therapist accused of assaulting a child in his care was arrested. Adolfo Salas, 42, is facing serious felony charges including child abuse and aggravated assault. The allegations stem from an alleged assault on a 5-year-old nonverbal child diagnosed with autism, who was receiving therapy at Soar Autism Treatment Center in Peoria.
Surveillance footage reviewed by authorities reportedly shows Salas kicking the child during a session. The child subsequently displayed visible bruising and received medical attention. Prosecutors had pushed for a $100,000 bond, highlighting the critical role of the video evidence in the case, as the child would have been unable to report the assault.
In response, the autism center stated it has a zero-tolerance policy and has terminated Salas' employment. The case is expected to proceed through the court system in the coming months.
