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Parents of a nine-year-old boy with autism who was handcuffed at an Ottawa school in February say they will not let him return to classes until they are given all records pertaining to the care and control of their son.

Daniel Ten Oever was placed in restraints by a police officer in the principal’s office at St. Jerome School after what was described as a violent outburst.

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“A month has passed since his last day in school,” his mother, Stephanie Huck, told reporters Wednesday. “(Daniel) is autistic, so being out of his routine has caused great stress for him. The traumatic event of being handcuffed has also had a lasting impact on him and our family as well.”

She said they will feel comfortable returning him to school only if they can seethe records and be assured no risk will be posed to him.

“Our concern is not just for our son but for all the other Daniels like him,” Huck said.

In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ottawa Catholic School Board said it has “comprehensive procedures” to ensure the safety of students and staff in all situations.