Aidin's Story

Aiden smiling at the camera.

Plaintiff in J.N v. Oregon Department of Education

Aidin is an 8-year-old 4th grader who loves Legos, art, and superheroes. He’s consistently tested above the grade average. He also experiences autism. His shortened days started in kindergarten for behavior like speaking out of turn, not raising his hand, and walking around the classroom and talking to himself when he was asked to sit.

For three school years, he missed out on crucial classroom opportunities to learn and practice social skills while his school day was shortened over his mother’s continued objections.