# @downinnadesert on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-06-10T17:00:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

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A former behavioral therapist in Peoria is facing felony charges after police say a one-on-one session with a non-verbal 5-year-old turned violent.

According to court documents, the alleged incident happened at Soar Autism Center near 83rd Avenue and Bell Road.

Police say surveillance video showed 42-year-old Adolfo Salas extending his leg toward the child while the child was on his hands and knees.

Salas reportedly told another employee he “accidentally” kicked the child in the face while trying to move a chair. The child was taken to the hospital and treated for a small bruise under his eye.

Salas was arrested on felony child abuse and aggravated assault charges. He no longer works at the care facility.

What do you think should happen in cases involving children who can’t speak for themselves?

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