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Signs of Abusive People – 10 Red Flags – An Autistic Guide to Detecting Manipulative & Abusive People

Once they attach themselves to you, trying to leave one of these abusive and manipulative people can be complicated, scary, and even dangerous.
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Abused at School: Why Autistic Kids May Not Speak Up When They’ve Been Harmed by a Teacher

I’d been told to listen to these adults and do what they said, and they had said I was “bad,” and I believed them. Since I thought I was “bad,” I felt I deserved all the punishment (abuse) I received.
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Meltdown Videos of Autistic Children – Awareness or Exploitation?

They’re not hard to find. You can dig them up on blogs, Youtube and even the news with a quick Google search – disturbing videos of autistic children in distress, while parents film.

Viral sympathy videos could quickly be viewed all over the world. Once a video is out there it is forever. The consequences of this are not always immediately apparent, but can be lifelong, impacting relationships with peers (kids are mean and bullies could easily use this footage), future employers, and others. Continue reading Meltdown Videos of Autistic Children – Awareness or Exploitation?