SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother says her 9-year-old son is being bullied to the point he’s attempted suicide. She says it’s been happening for years and is accusing officials at Judson ISD of downplaying it.
Ariamna says her special needs son has been bullied for the past three years at Judson ISD. She says the bully has slapped and kicked her son multiple times because of his medical conditions and that her pleas to the school district have been ignored.
“They say mean things like he stinks,” Ariamna said. “He smells bad, also for his eczema they call him roast beef for his condition because his cheeks, arms, and legs are extremely red.”
Ariamna’s son is autistic. She says he’s bullied because of a medical condition called Hypotonia, a muscle weakness that affects the way he walks and makes him unable to control bowel movements. She says the bullying started at Woodlake Elementary. She transferred him Elolf Elementary hoping to give her son a break, but the bully transferred to the new school.
“My son keeps saying he wants to kill himself,” Ariamna said. “He had to be placed in a hospital. They spoke to him, and he has said numerous times, including in the school bathroom that he has placed stuff in his mouth to end his life. Putting both of his hands together with something in his mouth, trying to choke himself to death.”
Ariamna’s son is currently being treated at Clarity Child Guidance Center for his suicidal thoughts. She says an assessment done by the school counselor at Elolf Elementary claims her son is not suicidal.
“The counselor and the assistant principal said he was a low risk for ending his life, and that this was not major.”
Judson ISD gave the following statement:
Judson ISD is aware of the concerns raised regarding alleged bullying involving their child. We take all reports of bullying seriously and follow established protocols to thoroughly investigate allegations, including implementing any measures to support student safety. Judson ISD requires counselors to teach bullying prevention measures which include how to report bullying. The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority.
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Campus and District administrators have been in communication with the family and are actively working with them to address their concerns. Due to student privacy laws, we are unable to discuss specific details. However, we want to reassure our community that we remain committed to fostering a positive school environment and responding promptly and appropriately to concerns that are brought to our attention.