Former Littleton Public Schools Aide Charged with Assault on Autistic Students

A school bus aide from Colorado faces charges after allegedly abusing multiple autistic children, sparking outrage and legal actions from parents.

A former Littleton Public Schools bus aide, Kiarra Jones, was caught on video allegedly assaulting a nonverbal autistic child, leading to her arrest and charges of third-degree assault.
The incident, recorded on March 18, shows Jones physically abusing 10-year-old Dax, which included elbowing, slapping, and stomping.
Parents of the abused children, unable to rely on their nonverbal children to report the abuse, are now suing the school district for negligence.
The school district has initiated an internal investigation and confirmed that Jones was fired and police were notified following the incident.
The case has highlighted the vulnerability of autistic children in school transportation systems and prompted calls for systemic changes to protect at-risk students.