How to Stop Teasing and Bullying – Autism Talk TV 24
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In episode 24 of Autism Talk TV, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson of UCLA’s PEERS program gives alex tips on how to stop teasing. Unlike what you might have been told, just walking away is not the best way to diffuse teasing or a put-dow. In fact, sometimes walking away without saying anything can make things worse!
While it’s never OK to be bullied, there’s a difference between playful joking between friends and mean-spirited teasing. In either situation, the best thing to do is to discount what is being said by giving a sarcastic response such as “whatever.” Tone is important in these situations. Please watch the video so you can understand how to implement these helpful social tools!
Also, after the episode, we have a very special interview from New York City that includes a sneak peek of John Elder Robison’s new book, Raising Cubby! Check it out!
BONUS! Here’s a sneak peek of John Elder Robison’s new book, Raising Cubby:
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Yes that’s great, but how can I personally stop teasing and bullying people, you’re not helping, every time I see someone vulnerable I have to exercise my domination and actively reduce them to non entities, non of my friends answer the phone anymore and my family doesn’t open the door, so thanks for not helping, you did say ” How to stop teasing and bullying’, honestly!