Singapore court fines therapist S$5,000 for hurting autistic boy in isolated incident

A Singaporean behavioural therapist was fined S$5,000 for dragging a four-year-old autistic boy off his chair after he repeatedly hit her. The prosecution sought only a fine, citing low harm and low culpability in an isolated act. The case highlights legal boundaries for caregivers in special-needs settings, but has no broader market or geopolitical implications.

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