Autistic 5-Year-Old Punished for Hugging Classmate in Tennessee School: Family

Autistic 5-Year-Old Punished for Hugging Classmate in Tennessee School: Family
Photo of 5-year-old Nathan. Courtesy of Summery Putnam
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The family of an autistic 5-year-old boy has spoken out after East Ridge Elementary punished him for hugging classmates.

The school principal said the staff had already talked to Nathan several times, WTVC reported.