Tackling bullying could help reduce depression in autistic teens

[Fade2black]

Adding to external bullying it would be interesting to know how much inescapable home bullying goes on and the impact of such. For example, when I was a teen, Aspergers really wasn't known. Because I was slightly different, I had a step-mother who terrorized me daily and a father who was embarrassed by me, who ignored me completely. Extended family also knew I was different and it was easy to see I was treated as more of an outsider compared to cousins my same age. As a child, this was a huge stress growing up.

 

[Gekko2508]

I was bullied by a large chunk of my class during all of primary school (age 4 - 12). Even people whom I considered friends joined in during one particular year.
I have suffered from depressive symptoms since 12. I have never had it checked out, so there's nothing official, but at least I can... Somewhat agree to the studies? I feel I've learned a lot about myself, too, through having been bullied. I now feel no problem standing away from a confrontation, and take in both sides. I embrace my weirdness, and am now intimidating enough to not have any such problems any longer.