Bullying Special-Needs Students
Special-needs students are students that may have physical or developmental challenges. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive acts among school-aged children. There is real or perceived power imbalance. Many times the behavior is repeated.
Possible Signs of Bullying
* Unexplained injurries
* Changes in mood
* Changes in eating habits (skipping or binge eating)
* Difficulty sleeping
* Declining grades
* Not wanting to go to school
* Avoiding certain people or social encounters
* Freighten of certain individuals
DID YOU KNOW???
Students with special-needs are more likely to be bullied than peers without special-needs.
PREVENTION
1. Start conversations and awareness amongst students.
2. Implement a student peer-to-peer system.
3. Create an inclusive environment.
4. Sponsor student-led inclusive activities.