La violencia escolar en niños/as y adolescentes con diagnóstico de Trastorno Espectro Autista nivel 1

Estefanía Domínguez Gómez; Daniel Plaza Aguilar; Aurora Cobo Hidalgo

doi:10.14198/DCN.30066

Authors

Estefanía Domínguez Gómez Asociación Onubense de Síndrome de Asperger y TEA (AOSA-TEA), Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6661-450X
Daniel Plaza Aguilar Asperger-TEA Sevilla, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3912-9210
Aurora Cobo Hidalgo Horizonte Asperger Jaén, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2032-2020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14198/DCN.30066

Keywords:

school bullying, Autism, bullying, ASD, violence

Abstract

This study analyzes school violence among students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder requiring level 1 support (ASD-1), are considered to be a special group at risk of discrimination, violence and bullying. A total of 362 students aged between 10 and 19 years old and belonging to the different member organizations of the Andalusian Federation of Asperger Syndrome, were assessed using an ad hoc questionnaire on violent behaviors in various school contexts. Results indicate that 95.58% of the sample presented a priority risk level, with indirect psychological violence being the most prevalent, especially in low-supervision settings such as recess. Detection of these situations is complicated by the inherent calenes of autism. Therefore, this study provides specific data (contexts, types of violence, behaviors, and indicators) to facilitate early identification of subtle forms of violence. Finally, the need for prevention and intervention programs tailored to autism, as well as specialized training for educators to improve detection, is emphasized.

Funding

Trabajo financiado por la Federación Andaluza de Síndrome de Asperger (FASA).

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