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235. Autism, Bullying, and the Fear That Keeps Us Up at Night
Bullying is a fear every parent carries — but for thoseof us raising children on the autism spectrum, there’s a deeper layer. What if it happens… and they can’t tell us?
In this episode, I’m talking about why our kids are morevulnerable to bullying, the signs you might see (especially if your child is non-speaking, minimally verbal, or non-communicative), and how to move from that gut-punch emotional reaction into clear, confident action.
We’ll cover:
Why autistic children are more likely to be targeted
The signs that something might be happening —even when they can't tell you
The role that…
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