Responses to bullying and use of social support among pupils with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in mainstream schools: A qualitative study

Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 82-90

  Humphrey, Neil ^a   Symes, Wendy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Autism spectrum disorders; Bullying; Social support and inclusion

Indexed keywords

EID: 78650456094     PISSN: 14713802     EISSN: 14713802     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-3802.2010.01146.x     Document Type: Article

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