Bullying and ASD Students
Published on Feb 19, 2017
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BEFORE A BULLYING INCIDENT:
teach the student to recognize the intentions of other children
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Interpreting social cues appropriately helps in drawing conclusions about types of behaviour that leads to bullying.
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Knowing about bullying helps to recognize who is angry and at whom, recognize another’s intentions and respond appropriately.
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DURING A BULLYING INCIDENT
emotion control, conflict resolution skill, anger management needed
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Being firm and assertive in response to negative comments involving appearance or competencies can stop conflicts from forming.
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Teaching problem-solving skills can help the victim to choose an appropriate behaviour, from simply protesting to seeking adult help.
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Bullying leaves devastating impacts...
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What Doesn't Work
- Individual counselling (for bully or victim)
- Accept bullying as normal and temporary phase
- Focusing only on Physical abuse
- Sporadic or isolated efforts (like lecture)
- Stigmatizing victims
- Adults model intimidation, anger, power
- Adults taking over the child’s problem
What Works:
- School Climate Change
- Safe ways to report
- Focus on all types of bullying (not just physical aggression)
- Focus on role of bystanders
- Peer support networks
- Adults model supportive relationships
- Active parent involvemen
- Establishing Peer Support Network
