A mother living in the USA suspected that her non-verbal autistic son was being mistreated at school and placed a hidden camera in his hair to confirm her suspicion. The camera recordings showed moments when her son was held harshly and forced by a school staff member. Interestingly, despite other adults being present in the classroom, no one intervened in the situation. The incident highlights the risks autistic children may face in school environments and suggests that new methods can be used to detect such situations. However, the details of the incident and the school's official statement have not yet been clarified.