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Tackling bullying could help reduce depression in autistic teens

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.
 
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.
 
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