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HDP asks why the National Action Plan for People with Autism is not implemented

HDP asks why the National Action Plan for People with Autism is not implemented

HDP İstanbul MP Züleyha Gülüm has submitted a Parliamentary question about the problems faced by children with autism and their families as well as the discrimination faced by them in both education and social sphere.

8 September 2021

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

Investigation into death of Ayas with autism

The father of Muratcan Ayas has said that he learned about his son’s heart attack from hospital reports. He has filed a criminal complaint against the care home where his son with autism was staying; an autopsy was done as part of the investigation.

23 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Investigate the torture of person with autism’

‘Investigate the torture of person with autism’

Muratcan Ayas, a person with autism staying in a care home in Elazığ province, has lost 35 kilos in 90 days and lapsed into vegetative state after having a heart attack. A rights group has made a call for effective investigation into the issue.

16 December 2020

Person with autism tied up in care home's garden

Person with autism tied up in care home's garden

A person with autism was left in the garden of a rehabilitation center with his hands tied up behind his back; the scene was captured by the parents of other children. An investigation has been launched against the responsible person.

16 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Violence against two people with autism in care and rehabilitation center

Violence against two people with autism in care and rehabilitation center

After two people with autism were subjected to violence in a care and rehabilitation center of the İstanbul Directorate of Family and Social Service, İstanbul Anatolian Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident.

16 July 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Father of Child with Autism Behind Bars, His Mother Not Given Home Care Benefit

Father of Child with Autism Behind Bars, His Mother Not Given Home Care Benefit

“If my husband is guilty, he is paying for his crime, he should indeed do so. But, what is my son’s fault?”, asks Canan A., the mother of a five-year-old child with autism. The mother requests home care benefit for her son.

19 December 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Child with Autism Tortured

Child with Autism Tortured

In the lawsuit filed against a sports teacher for battering a child with autism, the attorney of the defendant has said, “It was my client who suffered”. The expert report has also indicated that the child was subjected to physical and psychological violence.

6 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry of Education Launches Investigation into Booing of Children with Autism

Ministry of Education Launches Investigation into Booing of Children with Autism

After it was reported in the news that a group of parents requested the closure of classrooms for autistic children at a primary school in Aksaray and booed the children, the Ministry of Education has launched an investigation.

7 November 2019

CHP MP Arık: I Want My Daughter with Autism to Study in University

CHP MP Arık: I Want My Daughter with Autism to Study in University

In the press statement made at parliament, CHP Kayseri MP Arık has spoken about the problems that the children with autism live in the field of education.

19 September 2016

Autistic Children Association Chair's Remarks Bring Controversy

Autistic Children Association Chair's Remarks Bring Controversy

An autistic children association chairperson's remarks on autistic children being atheist enraged families and caregivers across Turkey.

23 April 2013 Nilay Vardar