Please take a minute to read the following message from a PhD
student working on a project regarding bullying and ASD.
Bullying and Autism Spectrum Disorder Are you the parent of a
child or youth who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or
Autism? Researchers from York University, Dr. Jonathan Weiss and
Catherine Cappadocia, are conducting a nation wide study to
investigate bullying experiences among children and youth
diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is
currently little research on this topic despite anecdotal
evidence that suggests it is a very important issue for children
and youth with ASD. This study will identify factors that
increase or decrease the likelihood of bullying and investigate
the impact of bullying on the mental health of children with
ASD. Please take 30 minutes to complete an important survey
about bullying! As a first step towards a better understanding
of bullying and victimization among children and youth with ASD,
parents can complete this survey online. Pa