Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child

Unfortunately I have also found that all of this is very true. To add another thought, in the present time many schools are pulling back students from private programs into district to save on costs. It worries me very much what these very special children will experience socially and emotionally in typical schools, when schools need to do continue to do a better job of addressing bullying within their own individual system where there are already children who are bullied and socially excluded.

I don't mean to say all schools are not trying - I simply mean so many schools need to commit to trying a LOT harder. Too many children with autism that are already in typical school district programs are socially isolated and are treated as outcasts by their peers. Some are horribly bullied. This is emotionally destructive for a child and should not be tolerated. It should be recognized and dealt with immediately with close continued follow up. If this were done with continued committment bullying should lessen. I feel that as parents we each need to commit ourselves to being relentless in making sure our schools are making this committment and implement it closely. Our children need for us to be strong for them and make sure our schools are continually doing right by them by all working together with each school to make a safe happy and secure learning environment for each child.

Carol of NY 7:56PM May 02, 2012

It's not just the other students who are bullies. The adults often make snide comments about children who are mildly different.

Nancy of LA 10:49PM April 27, 2012