Tag: abuse
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How To Deal With A Bully
Bullying is a touchy subject for many people. I am not talking about the kid on your street corner calling you names. I am instead referring to something much more serious, like cyberbullying or physical bullying (poking, pushing, etc.). First Step The first way to deal with bullies is to tell an adult. This can…
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As An Autist, Is My Lack Of Theory Of Mind The Reason I’m Susceptible To Abuse?
Theory Of Mind Theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs different from one’s own (Peyroux, Elodie, et al.). Theory of mind is known by many different names in the academic literature, including folk psychology, mentalizing, mental state…
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Autism And Abuse
People with autism often face abuse in their lives. Abuse is defined as “the inflicting of physical, mental, or sexual harm on someone else by force” (abuse). Though this definition comes from an English source, it has been reproduced here that all who read this may understand the information being relayed. The three most common…
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Autism And Financial Management To Avoid Debt Traps
Money Makes The World Go Around When it comes to money, autism is a double-edged sword. Good budgeting skills can help avoid taking on debts. However, those with autism may have trouble saving up for emergencies or handling the unexpected costs that need to be paid ASAP. If you know somebody with autism and they…
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