Gray’s Guide to Bullying

gray's guide to bullyingGray’s Guide to Bullying

(XOT Grays 2003)

This issue combines three articles on ASD and bullying into one useful guide that can be used by adults who live and work with children who have ASD. Article I provides the basics about bullying, ranging from the current definition to roles of participants and categories of bullying. Article II describes ten practical solutions that have been developed to effectively decrease bullying. Article III is a guide and student workbook on how to handle a bullying attempt. Pp. 60 pages.

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Too Smart for Bullies

toosmartforbulliesToo Smart for Bullies By Robert Kahn.

(XBC Kahn 2001 Smart)

This book provides simple and practical steps to thwart bullies and avoid becoming their victim. It explains that children who encounter bullies should not keep a secret about them but should instead talk to an adult. The book provides a list of people you can talk to that you can trust to listen and help. The book includes a list of grown-ups who can help if there’s an emergency plus it has a safety test for kids. Pp.18.

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Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Perfect Solutions for Surviving the Social World

targetsPerfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Perfect Solutions for Surviving the Social World by Rebekah Heinrichs and Brenda Smith Myles.

(XAS Heinr 2006)

This book takes an honest look at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious form of behavior on victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented. Pp. 204.

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Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullies: Strategies and Solutions

bullyAsperger’s Syndrome and Bullies: Strategies and Solutions  by Nick Dubin and Michael John Carley.

(XAS Dubin 2007)

The author describes the bullying behavior he and other individuals have experienced, and the effect this has had on their lives. He outlines the reasons for bullying behavior and the danger of persistent recurrence if it remains unchecked, as well as the critical importance of “involving the bystander”. Nick Dubin goes on to provide a range of effective strategies to address bullies and bullying that can be applied by parents, professionals, schools, and individuals being bullied. Pp. 173.

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INTRICATE MINDS III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently

minds 3INTRICATE MINDS III: Understanding Elementary School Classmates Who Think Differently  by Jessie Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD)

(XAS Intri 2006III)

This DVD includes interviews with boys and girls aged 8 through 12 who describe what it’s like to have conditions that make them act differently at school. It can help classmates avoid the trap of ignoring or teasing kids who have trouble fitting in. 17 minutes.

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INTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome

intricate mindsINTRICATE MINDS: Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome  by Drew Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD).

(XAS Intri 2005)

Candid interviews with teenagers designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce harassment and bullying. This innovative program takes viewers “inside” AS, with demonstrations to help them see things from the point of view of teens with Asperger Syndrome. 12 minutes.

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