he suffers from angelman's syndrome, a condition that robs him of his speech. each day when he arrives at the john archer school in bel air -- >> matthew would sit down. he never acted out. he never tried to hurt anyone, never tried hurting himself. >> reporter: to address the problem janice met with school personnel and came up with an individualized education program or iep where staff would use a bicycle or whole chair to help matthew when he stopped short of class. she walked in and found him strapped down with his arms velcrod behind his back. >> he had a blank square and matthew is very expressive. he's pretty easy to read. he loves his mamma. when he didn't even recognize me it broke my heart. >> reporter: janice reported the alleged abuse but investigators determined even though the workers used the device improperly and were not trained they did not abuse him, shot case was closed. >> if i did this to him, you can bet your bottom dollar they would charge me with abuse and rightfully so. i think this is it the right thing that needs to happen is those p