Abuse as it Affects People with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism
Organisation
Seattle Community Network
Author
Seattle Community Network
Detailed Description
An ability to identify people on the Spectrum presents one potential hazard -- abusers who stalk people with disabilities. Fortunately such abusers are rare. It is possible (and very easy) to protect oneself from abusers who stalk by being alert for warning signs of these people.
Exploring Bullying with Adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Photocopiable Workbook
Organisation
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Author
Tickle, A and Stott, B
Detailed Description
Bullying is a serious and pervasive issue for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome. This photocopiable workbook encourages adults who have been involved with bullying - as either victims or perpetrators - to explore what bullying is, the effects it can have and how it can be tackled successfully.
Health Committee Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Bill Inquiry
Organisation
The Scottish Government
Author
The Scottish Government
Detailed Description
Adults with ASD can be extremely vulnerable both within a service setting and also in everyday life. Due to their social and communicative difficulties, people with ASD can misinterpret others’ intentions and can struggle to understand metaphor and irony, taking written and spoken words literally. The inability to, for example, distinguish between truth and lies; being unable to ascertain insincerity; and the willingness to do favours for people in order to try and make friends often leads to adults with ASD being extremely vulnerable.
Adults with Asperger Syndrome, or high functioning autism, may be vulnerable as their average or above average IQ and good language skills can mask the fact that they may not understand what others are really saying or doing. Due to the nature of ASD adults may be harmed or neglected without being able to inform anyone about it or without having the ability to verify the situation where someone else suspects harm or neglect.
Bringing up children is never an easy task. Managing behaviour, especially when they are being naughty or difficult is an essential part of parenting and educating. Adults do get exasperated, tired and stressed, and at times can perhaps say or do things that they regret later. However, if these things happen often enough, they can seriously damage the child, and this is why abuse is defined in law. The Children Act of 1989 stated that abuse can happen when someone’s actions have caused a child to suffer significant harm to their health or development. It is essential, therefore, as parents and teachers we should be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and vigilant towards the children in our care. We should also work with our children in a way that prevents bad things from happening to them, and know what to do if we suspect that something is wrong.
