New Turkish Tool Measures Bullying Against Autistic and ADHD Teens
Bioengineer.org
A new Turkish adaptation of the Assessment of Bullying Experiences (ABE) questionnaire effectively measures bullying in autistic and ADHD adolescents, addressing a critical gap in existing tools that often fail to capture the unique victimization experiences of neurodivergent youth. The study, involving 253 participants, confirms that the ABE is valid for this population, including those with co-occurring autism and ADHD, who face heightened social vulnerabilities. The tool's inclusion of a subscale targeting victimization related to neurodevelopmental differences enhances its ability to detect bullying forms often overlooked by traditional measures.
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