A therapist employed at Spectacokids in Milton, Ontario, has been charged with several assault-related offenses against two children with autism. The 25-year-old Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist, Muaz Sarfraz, is facing serious allegations including six counts of assault, one count of assault with a weapon, and one count of assault causing bodily harm. These charges are a result of an investigation initiated by Halton police following a complaint about Sarfraz’s conduct during therapy sessions where both children were unsupervised with the accused.

The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities believe there may be additional victims beyond the initial two. Halton police have released a photo of Sarfraz in hopes of encouraging others who may have experienced similar treatment to come forward. This situation raises significant concerns regarding the safety and well-being of vulnerable children receiving therapy, highlighting the need for stricter oversight in therapeutic environments for children with disabilities.

Community response to the charges has been one of shock and concern, reflecting broader fears about child safety in professional settings. As people grapple with the implications of this case, it calls attention to the importance of safeguarding and monitoring practices in therapy services, especially those catering to children with special needs, to ensure that incidents like this do not occur in the future.