Tras pasar 16 horas en camilla, hecha con sillas de plástico, madre retira a su hijo autista del Hospital de Talca. Recinto la denunció a la justicia por llevárselo

Hey, I read this crazy article about a mom who spent 16 hours in a hospital with her autistic son, sitting on plastic chairs. After they were discharged, the hospital reported her for “kidnapping” because she didn’t let them keep her son overnight.

Basically, the mom was at a public hospital in Talca, Chile, with her son who has autism. He was really agitated and uncomfortable, so she asked for a room or bed where he could lie down. They didn’t have any available, so she had to stay in a corridor on plastic chairs. For 16 hours.

Finally, her son calmed down and they were allowed to leave. But then the hospital reported her to the police for “abducting” her own son. How messed up is that?

I have a friend with a child with special needs, and I can only imagine how hard it must be to navigate public systems that aren’t always equipped to meet their needs. It’s frustrating to see parents being punished instead of supported in these situations.

Overall, what stood out to me is the need for more awareness and sensitivity towards families with special needs in public spaces, especially in healthcare. This story highlights how much work there is still to be done to create a more inclusive and supportive society.