Paraprofessional Arrested for Slapping Autistic Child | Panama City Beach News

A Florida school paraprofessional, Heather Bildstein, 46, has been arrested after allegedly slapping a 5-year-old autistic student so hard it knocked his glasses off. Witnesses say she made contact despite her denial, and though no visible injuries were found, she’s charged with child abuse without great harm. The school district immediately placed her on administrative leave, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers emphasized their commitment to student safety while pledging full cooperation with authorities as the case unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24af8ad251b93e9e