Father says nonverbal son with autism left Las Vegas elementary undetected, crossed street alone
By Joseph Vigil
Published on April 23, 2026.
A father, Bryant Jordan, is seeking accountability after his son, 7-year-old son with autism, walked away from Manch Elementary School in Las Vegas undetected and crossed a street alone. The boy, who is nonverbal, was found wandering around the apartments where he lives alone before neighbors found him. The incident occurred during recess and was initially reported to school officials who initially stated that the boy was fine. Security video from one of Jordan's neighbors shows the boy on a sidewalk between apartments walking by himself. Despite frustrations with the school, Jordan praises his neighbors for their kindness.
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