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Understanding and Addressing Bullying in Schools: A Guide for Educators

Bullying is a harmful behavior that includes repeated negative actions intended to hurt others, both physically and emotionally. It can occur in various settings, particularly during less structured times such as recess or in hallways. Victims, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, often find themselves isolated and misunderstood. Educators play a crucial role in recognizing signs of bullying, advocating for anti-bullying campaigns, and fostering an environment where students feel safe to report bullying. This guide aims to empower teachers to combat bullying effectively.

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Understanding and Addressing Bullying in Schools: A Guide for Educators

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  1. Bullying Is Not OK

  2. What Is Bullying? • Repeated negative actions that are meant to be mean. • May be physical but can also include saying mean words and taunting. • Can include “cyber-bullying.” • Can happen in almost every social setting. • Typically happens in less structured places like recess, buses, hallways, lunchrooms, and locker rooms.

  3. What Have We Learned? • Bullying is damaging to emotional development. • K-12 can be a horrible experience for an unprotected student who is vulnerable to bullying. • School yard bullies turn into adult bullies – Bullying is harmful to the healthy development of both the victim AND the bully.

  4. Students With Autism Spectrum and Similar Disorders Are Typical Targets of Bullying • Other students notice that students with ASD are different even if they cannot define the difference. • Students with ASD are socially naive and can put themselves in difficult situations. • A lonely student with ASD can confuse negative attention with positive attention or friendship. • Students with ASD have poor problem-solving skills and need support.

  5. What Can a Teacher Do? • Look for signs of bullying (student reluctant to go out to recess). • If your school does not have an anti-bullying campaign, help to start one. • Talk about bullying in your classroom. Let all of your students know that bullying is not OK. • Encourage your students to report bullying – stress that this is not tattling; it is the right thing to do.

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