Adolescents with ASD are described as frequent targets of cyberbullying because they may miss social cues and lack self-advocacy skills¶
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Evidence · 1 study · theoreticalr2·q1
Currency · newest study 2016 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · overdue for a recheck since 2021: baselines and conditions change
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q1 i? Individuals with autism are often easy targets of cyberbullying because they can miss social cues, may not realize they are bullied, and may lack skills to respond, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. → cyberbullying-risk
Evidence¶
cyberbullying-risk¶
Clinard, A. (2016, February). Internet Safety for Teens with ASD (Autism at-a-Glance Brief). Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, CSESA Development Team. https://csesa.fpg.unc.edu/
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The brief asserts, without cited evidence, that individuals with autism are "often easy targets" of cyberbullying due to missed social cues, with possible anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem as outcomes.
"Individuals with autism are often easy targets because they can miss social cues and not realize they are being bullied or if they do, they may lack the skills to stand up for themselves or to communicate with others about what is going on. This can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Learning Disabilities and Developmental Differences — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Autism Spectrum Disorder — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Teens with ASD are described as vulnerable to compulsive internet use that limits in-person social interaction — related
- Existing digital citizenship and online safety frameworks were appraised as too broad and not addressing serious online risks — related
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Adolescents with ASD are described as frequent targets of cyberbullying because they may miss social cues and lack self-advocacy skills |
description |
Adolescents with ASD are described as frequent targets of cyberbullying because they may miss social cues and lack self-advocacy skills |
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2016 |
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2021 |
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by process:wiki-ingest on 2026-09-25 |
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1 — cyberbullying-risk |
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