Shocking Tale of autistic boy of 15 and IQ of 55 who thinks he has been locked up

[Abe1]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/artic...-boy-matthew-garnett-who-thinks-hes-in-prison

I was reading this yesterday and was very saddened to hear about this boy who was sectioned and has been stuck in mental health unit for 6 months.

This is a very sad case, he clearly is a very vulnerable young lad, and I hope he gets the support he needs to overcome his difficulties, locking him up in this way is not the answer.

 

[wanderer03]

Sometimes I think society wants us out of sight and out of mind. Makes me furious.

 

[Wireless]

Sadly, in the UK, the NHS is simply overwhelmed. There are too many people who need help, not enough money and too much pressure to meet targets. Oh, and a lot of corruption, I've heard.
It's a very sad situation for Matthew and his family. I hope the situation gets resolved. However, I am pessimistic.

 

[tree]

Skunk addicted....I had not heard/read that before.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_(Cannabis)

 

[Ylva]

Sounds like he is quite perceptive.

 

[Nitro]

I signed his petition on Change.org
https://www.change.org/p/help-my-son-get-the-autism-care-he-needs?recruiter=56552108

 

[Questella]

Skunk addicted....I had not heard/read that before.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_(Cannabis)

Lol who calls it that for real...

 

[qwerty]

Lol who calls it that for real...

cause if ya grow it properly it looks like giant sticky skunk tails

 

[OrSomething]

That's a sad story. I hope he will be okay.

 

[Abe1]

A bit of an update on this in that a minister is set to meet the boys parents.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/...thew-garnett-parents-autistic-boy-secure-unit