For kids and adults with autism, bullying is far too common. At Autism
Speaks, we are committed to changing the statistic that more than 60
percent of kids on the spectrum have experienced bullying at some
point in their lives. Central to our mission is increasing
understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and we're
especially focused on this important work during October, National
Bullying Prevention Month.
In this version of E-Speaks, hear personal stories from people on the
spectrum about overcoming bullying and the importance of understanding
your self-worth. The more the world understands what it means to be on
the spectrum, the better it will be for every member of our diverse
community! You'll also get a firsthand look at our anti-bullying
infogram and research suggesting how bullying can have life-or-death
consequences for autistic teens.
In our own words: Raising awareness about bullying
Meet Anabeth, Noelle and Francisco three autistic people who share
personal stories of overcoming bullying to reach their full potential.: [link removed]
Take a stand against bullying for National Bullying Prevention Month
Students with disabilities are much more likely to be bullied than
their non-disabled peers and autistic children are especially
vulnerable to bullying. Help us change that by knowing the facts!
Swipe through our anti-bullying infogram to learn how you can help us to eradicate bullying for good: [link removed]
Bullying linked to increased suicide risk in autistic teens
Researchers found that autistic teens who had been bullied were nearly twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts or behaviors within five years: [link removed]
We're here for you. Contact our Autism Response Team: [link removed]
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