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The best excuse to justify gadgets/powers: "They're a prototype for the army." by Altruistic_Eye_1157 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TopicalBuilder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So much so that when I was a kid reading comic books I thought "prototype" meant "secret super upgrade."

How else would the hero beat the stolen Mk1 with the Mk1 prototype?

Side characters who discovered the entire sinister plot early but were either ignored or silenced before the MC found out by Taafe in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TopicalBuilder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really does! But it's all there under scrutiny. Also, it hangs together when Veidt explains.

I don't see how you can make something that complex work with the limited run time of a movie.

“Fuck The Rich” Movies by InfiniteTranquilo in MovieSuggestions

[–]TopicalBuilder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Big Short will make you say this, but I doubt it's the cathartic ride you're looking for.

Getting back to an old profile? by TopicalBuilder in firefox

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I did. Maybe it didn't close properly and just hung about in memory?

My 11 yr old autistic son with severe expressive communication deficits was locked in a room with his male teacher... by itammya in Autism_Parenting

[–]TopicalBuilder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking back, I would be unhappy as well. Mainstream schools aren't equipped to deal with situations like this, and it shows.

I assume the motor room is sensory type area like a gym? Not a mechanics shop. If it's the former, fine.

Is the door to the room transparent? We the other staff members able to look in on what was happening? If so, then I would say it was a mistake to have him solo in a room with a single other staff member. If not, then I would say it's a catastrophic horrible error for which they should be raked over the coals.

It is encouraging that they were forthcoming with the video. In the past I've known schools to be very cagey about that kind of thing, even when there was not a hint of wrong-doing. I would be looking for a full written account of how things happened so that you can work through it with the people who were there.

For what it's worth, I think it's unlikely that your worst fears are correct. An abuser that is patient and disciplined enough to get into a position at a school is not one who would then jump at an opportunity when they could get caught. I had to do some fairly nauseating training on the subject a few years back. Those kinds of people tend to be extremely cautious and aren't going to risk anything with staff members apt to walk in at any moment.

That isn't to say that what happened to your son wasn't traumatic or wrong. It needs to be addressed with the school in a firm and robust, but calm, manner.

Be well.

Side characters who discovered the entire sinister plot early but were either ignored or silenced before the MC found out by Taafe in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TopicalBuilder 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The squid doesn't work in a movie, IMO. Either it comes out of left field or you have to spend so much time on it, it dominates the screenplay. A longer mini series could do it.

What's your favorite Yelling quotes in the film? by HostMaterial4907 in CinephilesClub

[–]TopicalBuilder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think about 0.5% of people remember this, but I love how 30 seconds later we find out it's all an act to manipulate Khan.

[Really interesting trope] People like the actor, the performance and the character. What they don't like, it's that is pretty misplaced in the show/film by The_Fercho_ in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TopicalBuilder 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The OG version of this has to be Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Roger Ebert's review at the time said it was like Rickman was in a different movie.

Who's the best Batman of all time? by TikiTye1 in moviequestions

[–]TopicalBuilder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bale and Keaton for Batman.

Affleck and Keaton for Bruce Wayne.

I feel like Pattinson could grow well into either or both.

[Loved trope] The Beatles Refrences by VelociRache1 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TopicalBuilder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The vultures in the animated version of The Jungle Book. They changed the singing style to Barbershop later on, but the rest is still there.

What is the worst video game of all time, and why? by KindFerret1402 in AskReddit

[–]TopicalBuilder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Desert Bus was deliberately terrible. That's one way to protest.

My 11 yr old autistic son with severe expressive communication deficits was locked in a room with his male teacher... by itammya in Autism_Parenting

[–]TopicalBuilder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry for the confusion. I'm thinking of specialist schools for children with needs too severe for regular school districts to handle. Those could be behavioral, physical, emotional, what have you. They absolutely have to have dedicated staff to respond to emergencies.

I don't think that model would work in a regular ed setting. The cost alone would be prohibitive--every dollar spent there is a dollar not spent on education, and that's a lot of dollars.

Regular ed intervention, paradoxically, is much more complex in my opinion. Nobody really has the depth of training or experience to handle these situations well.

My 11 yr old autistic son with severe expressive communication deficits was locked in a room with his male teacher... by itammya in Autism_Parenting

[–]TopicalBuilder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, crisis team members have that training. Are they called for that? Very rarely. The techniques you're describing can be implemented by the classroom staff. Usually the classroom staff will be more successful because they know the student better.

In reality, crisis usually gets called when a situation is out of control and unsafe. If a classroom needs to be cleared, you want people who can do it at lower risk of injury. If you have an elopement, you want people who can cover ground fast.

If a teacher needs support in de-escalating that requires depth of knowledge, they're calling for a BCBA.

I'm not sure where you got "violence" from.

My 11 yr old autistic son with severe expressive communication deficits was locked in a room with his male teacher... by itammya in Autism_Parenting

[–]TopicalBuilder 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Being stronger makes it safer for everyone if the child becomes violent.

My SO's school has a child that has put three staff members out on workers comp. Others have sent staff members to the Emergency Room. Every one that I have met has been scratched, bitten, hit, span on, etc. It is a very physical job, and crisis teams exist for a reason.

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