Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group, autistic or not, that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Autism Advocacy seeks to influence the general population to promote a humanistic and not pathological understanding of what being autistic means. To educate and promote an understanding of our special needs and autistic gifts. To create a society that supports these needs so we can thrive as people and not just survive.
Almost all of us have experienced bullying in school. While bullying is a common experience for any child, it is particularly common in autistic children. In this article we explore bullying from an autism lens. How prevalent is bullying in autism? What factors lead to bullying of autistic individuals? And what interventions show evidence of effectively addressing bullying specific to autism?
