Direct and Inverse Correlates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among School-Age Autistic Boys

Young people with autism are often bullied at school, a potential direct correlate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This may be compounded by their difficulties in social interaction. Alternately, some of these young people may develop ‘coping strategies’ against bullying that may have an i...

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Main Authors: Vicki Bitsika, Christopher F. Sharpley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/10/5285