Monday, May 7, 2012

Study: Bullying of students with disabilities may lead to depression

From Disability Scoop (4/30):

Bullying and exclusion by peers are more likely than any other factor to lead to depression for students with developmental disabilities, a new study shows. "Professionals need to be particularly alert in screening for the presence of being bullied or ostracized in this already vulnerable group of students," researcher Margaret Ellis McKenna said at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/04/30/kids-fallout-bullying/15491/

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