Video
Shop
Culture
Family
Wellness
Food
Living
Style

Travel
News
Book Club

Newsletter

Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Children's Online Privacy Policy
Interest-Based Ads
Terms of Use
Do Not Sell My Info
Contact Us
© 2026 ABC News

1:37

ABC News
September 25, 2019

Student with autism reportedly punished for a hug

A young student at East Ridge Elementary School in Tennessee

Up Next in news

9-year-old's heartfelt video on life with autism

9-year-old's heartfelt video on life with autism

December 5, 2017

Lifelong friends hope to inspire others to reach out to kids with autism

Lifelong friends hope to inspire others to reach out to kids with autism

November 23, 2018

5-year-old with autism reportedly punished for hugging his classmate, family says

5-year-old with autism reportedly punished for hugging his classmate, family says

September 25, 2019

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.

Contests
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell My Info
Children’s Online Privacy Policy
Advertise with us

Your US State Privacy Rights
Interest-Based Ads
About Nielsen Measurement
Press
Feedback

Shop FAQs
ABC News
ABC
All Videos
All Topics

Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News

Privacy Policy—
Your US State Privacy Rights—
Children's Online Privacy Policy—
Interest-Based Ads—
Terms of Use—
Do Not Sell My Info—
Contact Us—

© 2026 ABC News