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Bullying: Empowering Our Students with ASD

Archive for the ‘Bullying’ Category

Bullying: Empowering Our Students with ASD

September 28th, 2017

In today’s society, it is not at all unusual to hear stories about students (both those with and without disabilities) being bullied. There is no doubt that bullying is becoming a serious problem in the school-age population, leading to students’ lower self-esteem, heightened anxiety, depression, fear, isolation, and even suicide. A growing issue within the…

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Managing Frustration and Anxiety

November 9th, 2016

  Dr. Jed Baker, noted autism expert and author, shared some of his expertise with parents and professionals last week at a one-day conference in Raleigh. His presentation was titled “Managing Frustration and Anxiety and Teaching Social Skills” and provided strategies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and learning challenges. For…

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Peer Programs: A Win-Win Proposition

October 9th, 2014

This article was contributed by Wanda Curley, an Autism Resource Specialist and mom to a son with autism.   “When we love and respect people, revealing to them their value, they can begin to come out from behind the walls that protect them.” – Jean Vanier, “Finding Peace”   This past year, our son with…

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Introducing Our Online “Safe in the Community” Kit

January 7th, 2014

Parents and caregivers of individuals with autism spend a lot of time thinking about how to keep their loved ones safe. Some must try to keep their children from wandering away; they install alarms, put up signs, and watch them every second. Some monitor their child’s Internet use, teach them about stranger danger, and help…

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No Fishing Allowed: Reel in Bullying

October 29th, 2012

Editor’s Note: This week’s blog post was submitted by Dawn Eberwein, Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore Manager. When we think of bullying, we often think of children in school, but bullying is everywhere.   Bullies ridicule and harass their targets, and they can be physically abusive. Students with autism are particularly at risk of being…

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