08.12.2025 11:30
Images have emerged showing that students with autism at the BTSO Baha Cemal Zağra Special Education Application School in Bursa were tied to their chairs during lessons. Following these images, the Provincial Directorate of National Education initiated an investigation at the school, which provides education to students with special needs aged between 9 and 16.
At the BTSO Baha Cemal Zağra Special Education Application School in the Osmangazi district, lessons were conducted with autistic students tied to their chairs. Those images were recorded by a parent, whose son also receives education at the school, using a mobile phone camera. An investigation has been initiated by the Provincial Directorate of National Education regarding the footage from the school, which provides education to students with special needs aged 9-16.
"STUDENTS WERE ALSO SUBJECTED TO CURSING AND INSULTS"
Tülay Gürel, who stated that her son is receiving education at the school, noted that students were also subjected to cursing and insults, saying, "There are quite a few educational centers in our city. However, the lack of training among educators and their lack of knowledge about children leads to serious harm. Our children are suffering greatly due to untrained teachers. Everything from cursing to tying them up is being done. We want a solution to this issue," she said.
"THEY TIE THEM UP TO MANAGE THE STUDENTS"
Tülay Gürel pointed out that the children are receiving education in an inappropriate environment, stating, "These children need to have schools in quiet and calm areas. There are educators who constantly give negative responses to the children. My child is 11 years old and is autistic. When my son was educated in Konya, he even used to draw pictures. When we changed cities, we started to face problems. They take the child to school and say, 'You cannot enter, it's forbidden.' Being in an inappropriate environment seriously harms the child. We have teachers who show violence. This is due to their lack of knowledge and power. They tie the students up to manage them," she said.