The Unseen Child: Why We Must Rethink Our Response to Missing Children with Disabilities The story of three year old Noah Woods, who went missing in Suffolk village Brantham on Tuesday afternoon, has captured the hearts of many.
A massive search operation is underway, involving hundreds of volunteers, police, fire, and rescue teams.
While the investigation continues, it's striking that the focus remains firmly on treating this as a "missing persons" case rather than exploring potential concerns about child welfare or disability related neglect.