Through the extensive work we deliver in schools and youth settings, we ensure all children and young people understand the difference between bullying and teasing, the impact bullying behaviour can have on a person, and what it means to be a bystander and an upstander. We also teach about ...
Autism and social anxiety can coexist. Individuals with autism are at greater risk for developing social anxiety over time due to consistent bullying or teasing from peers in school over an extended period. It is not easy for teens with autism to make friends. They typically spend most of thei...
Whereas mocking can be more nuanced, involving wit and sometimes even resembling playful teasing, though it can still be hurtful. 13 The emotional impact of jeering is generally more intense due to its loud and public nature, often leading to immediate embarrassment or distress for the person ...
Bullying and school climate professionals who are on the cutting edge in this area recognize the need for schools to shift from the mistaken perspective that adult-control, rules, and punishment approaches will be effective. When school staff use authoritarian practices to address student misbehavior,...