Reported 12 months ago
In an incident on June 29, 2024, a young man named Li, who had physical and mental disabilities, was sitting in a priority seat on a Kaohsiung MRT. When two elderly individuals asked him to give up the seat, he became agitated and punched them. This led to a confrontation, with Li getting physically assaulted. The incident shed light on issues related to priority seating, with a mental health expert, Dr. Yang, explaining how misunderstandings and attacks can cause fear, anxiety, and impact self-esteem. Due to his autism, Li's emotional outburst in a noisy environment may have been triggered by sensory overload, inability to express his needs, and the stress of unexpected situations. Dr. Yang emphasized the importance of understanding individual needs to prevent such emotional outbursts.
Source: YAHOO