# Child safety incidents involving autistic children in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-safety-incidents-involving-autistic-children-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-19T16:54:40.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Reports from Brazil have highlighted various incidents involving the safety and treatment of children with autism.

In July 2026, two separate cases were reported. In João Pessoa, an Uber driver allegedly forced a 9-year-old girl with level-3 autism and her mother to exit his vehicle during rain, stating, “No my car, I keep who I want.” In Marília, a 4-year-old girl suffered a playground injury, marking the third such incident at her school and prompting demands for improved safety measures.

In August 2026, authorities in Capivari de Baixo, Santa Catarina, launched an investigation into the suspected physical abuse of a 2-year-old boy with non-verbal Autism Spectrum Disorder. Firefighters discovered the child with bruises on his head, neck, and thighs. The case is currently under investigation by the Military Police and the Guardianship Council.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Capivari de Baixo authorities investigate suspected abuse of 2-year-old boy

A 2-year-old boy with autism was rescued in Capivari de Baixo, Brazil, after being found with bruises on his head, neck, and thighs. Authorities are investigating the suspected abuse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capivari-de-baixo-authorities-investigate-suspected-abuse-of-2-year-old-boy

### 2026-07-24: Brazil reports two separate incidents involving autistic children

Two Brazilian incidents – an Uber driver expelled an autistic child and mother in João Pessoa, and a school accident caused a tooth loss for an autistic child in Marília – raise safety concerns for autistic y​y

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-two-separate-incidents-involving-autistic-children

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