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CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Body language expert breaks down Trump-Putin meeting
Body language expert Mary Civiello examines the non-verbal behaviors of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin before and after their summit in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday.
CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Body language expert breaks down Trump-Putin meeting
Body language expert Mary Civiello examines the non-verbal behaviors of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin before and after their summit in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday.
ABC News
06-08-2025
- ABC News
Former AEIOU childcare worker Ronelle Peralta sentenced for assault of autistic child at south-east Queensland centre
A childcare worker has been handed a suspended prison sentence for assaulting a non-verbal, autistic child at a south-east Queensland centre. Ronelle Peralta, 31, was initially facing one count of assault occasioning bodily harm, but prosecutors last week downgraded the charge to common assault – to which he pleaded guilty. The incident, which left the girl's parents distressed, happened earlier this year at an AEIOU centre. The not-for-profit organisation provides an early intervention service for children with autism. Peralta no longer works for AEIOU, the company confirmed in a statement this week. On Friday, Richlands Magistrates Court heard Peralta, who was a room leader at the centre at the time, had picked up a child who he said was having an "emotional outburst". After a few minutes, he carried that child over to where the girl was playing alone. Police Prosecutor Sergeant Min Hu said Peralta was standing near the young girl when he gripped onto the leg of the child he was holding and swung it into the girl's head and her back "approximately five times". "The victim turned her head in response to the assault, however, continued playing". The court heard Peralta was immediately stood down after other staff members reviewed the CCTV footage, and an internal investigation was launched. The centre told the child's parents, who reported the matter to police. Peralta admitted to police he had picked up the child, and swung their foot, but said he did not intend to harm the girl, Sergeant Hu said. "He stated he did it because he was attempting to redirect the child's behaviour by distracting him with stimulation to his legs," he said. "The defendant was unable to provide a clear explanation as to how the tactic would have been effective." Peralta's lawyer Aurora Porras argued her client, who was born in the Philippines, had no intention of harming the other child. Magistrate Michael Quinn, who watched the CCTV footage of the assault, said he was satisfied Peralta took hold of the child's leg and used it to hit the girl. "It was not of a significant force, but was forceful enough for the child to feel it," he said. He said it was a "serious example" of this type of offence . "You abused your position, you used the [child's] leg — for some unknown reason — to hit that other child who was also very vulnerable and in need of great protection," he said. Magistrate Quinn rubbished Peralta's explanation for the incident. 'I'm told it was some sort of strategy you used yourself, it is not condoned, it is not taught I'm told, but it is something you use back in the Philippines apparently," he said. 'In my view, you saying that this was a method to calm down the child is an absolute nonsense and is merely you trying to justify the totally unjustifiable action that you took on that particular day. 'I cannot, and I doubt if any member of the community would, imagine any set of circumstances where a person such as you, in a position of authority and trust, would do that to the most vulnerable people in our community." Magistrate Quinn said he was satisfied that "violence was used" and, therefore, jail was not a last resort for Peralta. "Following these proceedings, I would also assume you would have no chance of receiving any sort of blue card or clearance to work in any way or any fashion in relation to schools or dealing with children," he said. Peralta was sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for 15 months. In sentencing him, Magistrate Quinn took into account his timely plea of guilty, his lack of criminal history, his cooperation with police, and "that he has lost his job as a consequence of the charge". The girl's father told the ABC he felt like he "died inside" when he got the phone call earlier this year to say an educator had "used legs to kick" his daughter. "All I remember is us rushing to the daycare after that," he said. "When we walked through the doors of the daycare, he was walking out. He said his daughter was "okay at the time," but she had an "extremely high" pain threshold. The father said authorities didn't give him the heads up that the sentence was happening, so he missed out on the opportunity to attend court. "It's disconcerting," he said. He said the penalty was "better than I expected, but not as good as what I wished the system would do". He was hopeful Peralta wouldn't be issued a blue card again. In a statement to the ABC, AEIOU Foundation CEO Alan Smith said the company takes the "safety and wellbeing" of children in its care extremely seriously. He said the AEIOU Foundation had cooperated 'fully and transparently' with all authorities and Peralta was no longer employed by them. 'AEIOU Foundation cannot comment on confidential employment processes undertaken, or outcomes, but confirms that immediate action was taken in relation to this matter including internal processes and notification to external authorities in line with our legal and ethical obligations,' he said. He said the case had been referred to the state's Department of Education. Asked about the case, a spokesman for the department said there was an "open investigation" and the regulator was aware of the matter. It was unable to comment further, saying only: "the safety and protection of all children in Queensland early childhood education and care services is always our number one priority". The department said an extra $12.7 million in the 2025-26 budget would go towards bolstering the regulatory authority "to ensure more officers on the ground, visiting services and monitoring safety". A Department of Justice spokesman said the department was unable to comment on an individual's blue card status.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Camilla Thurlow shares sweet tribute to her non-verbal daughter Nora on her 3rd birthday and says 'love needs no words' after sharing her autism diagnosis
Camilla Thurlow took to her Instagram on Tuesday to share a sweet tribute to her daughter Nora on her 3rd birthday. The former Love Island star, 35, shares three children - daughters Nell, five, and Nora, and a son Brodie, one - with her husband Jamie Jewitt. She has spoken openly about their middle child Nora's slower development with walking and talking and recently revealed that she is autistic. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by difficulties with social communication and interactions, including understanding social cues and emotions. Marking her 3rd birthday, Camilla shared an array of adorable photographs of herself and Jamie posing alongside Nora as she gushed over the 'gentle soul'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The former Love Island star, 35, who shares three children with her husband Jamie Jewitt, has openly spoken about their middle child Nora's slower development with walking and talking and recently revealed that she is autistic In one photograph, the trio all sported T-shirts which read 'Love Needs No Words', with Camilla discussing how Nora is non-verbal in an accompanying caption. She penned: 'On the eve of Nora's 3rd birthday, there is so much to say, and here she is doing it on her own terms, because while she may not speak I hope you can hear exactly what she is saying here. 'That you understand her the way we do, through those eyes that tell every part of the story of the gentlest soul and the strongest heart (love heart emoji). 'Thank you for meeting her here with understanding, encouragement and most of all, joy (smiley face emoji). For her love, our love, needs no words at all - it just needs us.' In March, Camilla announced that Nora had been diagnosed with autism in a heartfelt Instagram post. She praised her daughter for her 'strength' and gushed that she and Jamie are 'so grateful' to be her parents as she thanked her loved ones for their support. She penned: 'Nora, our little darling. I often wonder what life must be like for you, having to get up and do things that you find hard every day. And not just that, but things that everyone else around you seems to find so easy. 'For every milestone we are yet to reach, or the ones that may not be for us at all, you just keep going, with a smile on your face and so, so much love in your heart. 'To determinedly keep doing things that are difficult with grace and good humour is something that many of the rest of us have spent a lifetime trying to master. 'Yet, that strength is already within you, and you go and get it every single day. So of course we will be excited for you in the milestone moments, but we are proud of you always. 'Last month you received your autism diagnosis and we know there are some very real challenges ahead for you, and that we will need to grow as parents to make sure we give you what we hope to give all our children; the tools to navigate spaces that are difficult for you, the empowerment to set boundaries that serve you and above all a happy life with every opportunity to be yourself. 'We see you, always trying to find the sunshine no matter what life brings, and we will be with you every step of the way to make sure it always finds a way through. 'We are so grateful to be your parents and for the love you and your siblings share, and for everyone who has supported and continues to support Nora and our family.' Camilla had previously opened up about Nora's slower development with walking and talking, taking to Instagram to mark her various milestones. In February last year, Camilla revealed Nora had started crawling as she candidly shared her 'self-doubt and worry' over her daughter's timeline. In her post, Camilla thanked NHS health visitors for their support with her development on the 'long journey' and told how Nora was having physiotherapy. The NHS website states that babies usually start crawling at around seven to 10 months and by 18 months most babies can walk. She penned in her post: 'Last week was a big one for our Nora, crawling for the very first time at 20 months old. 'This has been a long journey for her, but she has the sweetest temperament and the loveliest way of dealing with any challenges that come her way - she is always so happy to see other children running around her and playing, and somehow so content with whatever toy is within her reach. 'In fact, the only time she ever really gets frustrated is when she wants to get to us for a cuddle. Seeing all her months of hard work pay off and how proud she is of herself is just the best! 'I think I won't be alone in saying that being the parent of a baby on their own timeline can sometimes come with self-doubt and worry. 'There have been many times when I've wondered if I might be doing things wrong, or been concerned about my ability to help Nora in the right way for her. 'I am so grateful to the NHS Health Visitors who have visited and supported us, and ensured Nora has been referred on to all the people she needs to see, and to Nora's lovely nursery for helping support us with her physio on the days she is in. 'And of course thank you to big sister Nell, who is Nora's biggest cheerleader, loves to help encourage her and has shown so much patience at the times when we are juggling both their needs. She signed off her post by saying: 'So proud of you our lovely Nora, the sky may be the limit but all in your own time and with a smile on your face. That's all that matters to us and we'll always be here to help you find your way to wherever you wish to go.' Camilla and Jamie are one of Love Island's biggest success stories after meeting on the ITV2 dating show and becoming runners-up to Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay. The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in May 2020, and welcomed daughter Nell into the world that October. Jamie proposed in February 2021 by putting Nell in an adorable 'Mummy will you marry my daddy?' onesie. The couple then tied the knot in September 2021 at Gosfield Hall in Essex, with co-star Marcel Somerville in attendance. The pair announced they were expecting their second child together in December that year and welcomed Nora in May 2022. Camilla and Jamie then welcomed their third child, son Brodie, into the world on May 8, 2024, with the couple confirming the news on Instagram at the time.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nonverbal boy found in Leander: sheriff
The Brief Nonverbal boy found in Leander neighborhood Boy is approximately 7-10 years old Sheriff's office says to call 911 if you recognize him LEANDER, Texas - The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a child found in a Leander neighborhood Monday afternoon. What we know WCSO shared the alert on Facebook at around 5:18 p.m. May 26. WCSO says that the boy is nonverbal and approximately between seven and 10 years old. The boy was found in the Larkspur neighborhood of Leander. What you can do If you recognize the boy, WCSO says to call 911. The Source Information in this report comes from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office
