In a story that will tug at your heartstrings, a 13-year-old autistic teenager from Texas is “bullied and beaten” resulting in a broken wrist and his arm in a sling. It was an event. His dream is to one day become a video game designer. A CBS News reporter helps him meet a local game developer in Houston.
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A 13-year-old Texas teenager was brutally bullied by a bully and left with his arms hanging. A little encouragement to keep reaching for his dreams.
CBS News shares story of bullied autistic teen Carson Thomson
CBS News Affiliate KHOU 11 News On December 20, 2022, “a mild 13-year-old boy with autism named Carson Thomson smashed his wrist after he said a bully chased him off a school bus and pushed him to the ground. broke his arm and left with his arm in a sling.” Because bubblegum splattered in his face. ”
When bullies targeted him, he took the Humble Independent School District (ISD) bus home.
Carson Thomson said:
“I blew bubbles and put gum in my face. They were making fun of it a little bit. They didn’t do anything to affect me. I just ignored them.” -Carson Thomson , student bullied at Humble ISD (Source: KHOU 11 News)
The conflict escalates after he gets off the bus and starts walking home.
“One of them hit me and slapped me and it didn’t hurt that much so I just kept going… another kid, he made me fall but oh well this happens -Carson Thomson, student bullied at Humble ISD (Source: KHOU 11 News)
Carson’s parents took him to the hospital and called the police.
Carson Thomson receiving treatmentphoto courtesyCBS news
His mother, Abbie Hershey, doesn’t understand why they bully her son.
she said:
“If there’s a bee in the pool, she scoops it up,” her mother, Abby Hershey, told CBS News. “If there’s a spider, I’ll bring a cup and a paper plate and put it outside. I won’t hurt the flies.” – Abbie Hershey, mother of her ISD student bullied Humble (Source: CBS News)
“It’s really sad for him because Carson is the sweetest, kindest kid you’ll ever meet. I was like, ‘Why Carson?: KHOU 11 News)
This isn’t the first time Carson has been subjected to verbal or physical bullying.
He said:
“I have been beaten and insulted before… Mind you, talk to someone, talk to someone because you have to talk to someone. -Carson Thomson, student bullied at Humble ISD (Source: KHOU 11 News)
KHOU 11 News According to the report, “Carson’s parents took him to the hospital and called the police. The District 4 Police Department answered the call and arrested the bully who was charged with bodily injury to a disabled person.” did.
His mother “did not send her son to school after this incident and chose online learning for fear of retaliation”.(Source: KHOU 11 News)
Carson’s family hopes the situation will shed light on this horrific issue and bring some awareness to the ongoing problem of bullying.
Humble ISD has set up a “bullying page with information and resources” on its website.
Carson Thomson’s Positive Notes: He Can Meet Video Game Developers
News correspondent David Begnod heard Carson’s story and wanted to do something special for him. He finds out that Carson loves video games and that he hopes to design them one day.
He first posted a tweet (see below) looking for video game developers in the Houston area. Humble, Texas is about 20 miles from Houston, Texas.
As a result of that tweet, Philip Morales of Six Foot Studios reached out to correspondent David Benyo within 48 hours and invited Carson on a studio tour.
Tweetphoto courtesyDavid Benyo on Twitter
Carson Thomson was thrilled when his mother drove him to Six Foot Studios at 4200 Montrose Blvd. Suite 100 in Houston, Texas.
Carson (left) with her mother driving Abby (right)photo courtesyCBS news
Carson was thrilled to tour studios and meet video game developers/designers, leading him to pursue his dream of developing video games.
He said:
“I think we’re going to make the best game ever made.” -Carson Thomson, student bullied at Humble ISD (Source: CBS News)
It’s very unfortunate that 13-year-old Carson was bullied, but he met people who inspire him to pursue his dream job.
Parents, on the other hand, don’t have to worry about their children being bullied. This is a safety issue that needs to be properly addressed.
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Capatides, Christina. “Bullied autistic teenager has her dream day thanks to the kindness of a stranger.” CBS newsDecember 20, 2022.
David Begnod (news correspondent): @DavidBegnod on Twitter
The official website and bullying page of the Humble Independent School District (ISD).
Lewis, Anaeli. “Cops assault her 13-year-old with autism and arrest her teen on bullying charges.” (CBS series) KHOU 11 News. Updated October 7, 2022.
