Victimization of students with autism spectrum disorder: A review of prevalence and risk factors

Sreckovic, Melissa A.; Brunsting, Nelson C.; Able, Harriet

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2014.06.004

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“…Consistent with the findings of a research by Sreckovic et al (2014), the present study revealed that bullying and victimisation of children with ASD interfered with the inclusion of these children in mainstream classrooms. Typically developing children psychologically, physically and verbally abused their peers with ASD.…”

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Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Listening and Hearing to Voices from the Grassroots

Majoko

2015

J Autism Dev Disord

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The current significantly high prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) coupled with the paradigm shift from exclusive to inclusive education warrants research on inclusion of children with ASD in mainstream classrooms in Zimbabwe. A qualitative methodology was used to interview 21 regular primary school teachers regarding social barriers and enablers of inclusion of 6-12 year old children with ASD in mainstream classrooms in Harare educational province of Zimbabwe. Data analysis comprised pattern coding and cross-case analysis. Social rejection, communication impairments and behavioural challenges of children with ASD interfered with inclusion in mainstream classrooms. Regular teachers' training, stakeholder collaboration and institutionalization of social support services and programmes would facilitate the inclusion of children with ASD in mainstream classrooms.

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Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Listening and Hearing to Voices from the Grassroots

Majoko

2015

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…This risk is influenced by both mediating factors which are intrinsic to ASD and moderating effects of individual differences (Wood and Gadow 2010;White et al 2014;South and Rodgers 2017). These models hold ASD-related stressful events as key in the vulnerability towards clinical anxiety, with reviews highlighting the high rates of peer victimisation within this population (Humphrey and Hebron 2015;Sreckovic et al 2014).…”

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A Systematic Review of the Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Rumball

2018

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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Individual differences are known to influence the risk of trauma exposure and development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has been suggested that features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may confer such risk. This article provides a systematic review of the assessment and treatment of PTSD in individuals with ASD, in addition to summarising the rates and presentation of PTSD within this population. Twenty-four studies met eligibility criteria. PTSD in children and adolescents was found to co-occur at a similar or greater rate compared to general population estimates, although current estimates come predominantly from treatment-seeking samples. Preliminary findings from case reports suggest traditional assessments and treatments for PTSD can be effective, although there is a shortage of well-controlled research.

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“…Although the prevalence and risk factors of bullying of students with ASD have been widely investigated and identified in recent years (see Schroeder et al, 2014 and Sreckovic, Brunsting, & Able, 2014 for reviews), the methodologies employed by the majority of these studies (e.g., informant report, close-ended questionnaires) have left important gaps in our knowledge about the victimization experiences of these youth. That is, they do not provide explicit details as to what situations students with ASD perceived to be bullying or how these experiences affected students with ASD.…”

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Let’s talk about it: Peer victimization experiences as reported by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Fisher

Taylor

2015

Autism

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high rates of peer victimization; yet, their personal experiences and perceptions of such victimization are not well understood. In this qualitative investigation, responses to questions about bullying and teasing were examined to gain insight into the perception of peer victimization as reported by adolescents with ASD. While the majority of participants provided examples of peer victimization, their situations differed from items typically assessed on bullying questionnaires. Participants were also able to provide explanations for why they believe they are targets, and descriptions of their reactions to bullying. Findings from the interviews are used to provide suggestions for the development of more informative bullying assessments and prevention programs for students with ASD.

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Victimization of students with autism spectrum disorder: A review of prevalence and risk factors

Cited by 102 publications

References 67 publications

Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Listening and Hearing to Voices from the Grassroots

Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Listening and Hearing to Voices from the Grassroots

A Systematic Review of the Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Let’s talk about it: Peer victimization experiences as reported by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

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