Bullying of children and adolescents with autism spectrum conditions: A 'state of the field' review

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 19, Issue 8, 2015, Pages 845-862

  Humphrey, Neil ^a   Hebron, Judith ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

autism spectrum conditions; Bullying; Intervention; Prevalence; Risk factors; Victimisation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84931007833     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2014.981602     Document Type: Article

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