Thirty five per cent of disabled children endure seclusion, while 27% suffer restraint at school 

The survey was completed by over 400 parents, and according to one, their child who has Asperger's syndrome, was 'rugby tackled to the floor by a female teacher' when he attempted to leave the school hall without permission during practice for a school play.

Some 35% of disabled schoolchildren experience seclusion, while 27% have suffered restraint at school, according to a new survey.

In the wake of the results of the survey carried out by Inclusion Ireland and AsIAm, they are calling for guidance and regulation for schools around seclusion and restraint.