Bullying and Ostracism Experiences in Children With Special Health Care Needs

Abstract

Children with special health care needs may be at higher risk for bullying, victimization, and ostracism. Further research is needed to explore this relationship, especially as it relates to child adjustment. Children with special health care needs should be asked about bullying and ostracism experiences and potential effects as part of mental health screening.

Effects of Perceived Discrimination on the School Satisfaction of Brazilian High School Graduates

“…Similarly, children who have disabilities are three times more likely to be victims of bullying compared to children without special needs (de Oliveira & da Silva Antonio, 2006;Palácios & Rego, 2006;Little, 2002). Children with hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) are more likely than other children to be bullied and have fewer friends (Yude et al, 1998); children with epilepsy are more likely to be bullied as are children with medical conditions that affect their appearance such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy (Dawkins, 1996;Hamiwka et al, 2009); and children with learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are also at a greater risk of being bullied (Mishna, 2003;Twyman et al, 2010).…”

Rejeição e vitimização por pares em crianças com Deficiência Intelectual e Transtorno do Espectro Autista

“…De modo geral, os estudos convergem ao identificarem que, quando comparadas a crianças com desenvolvimento típico, crianças com problemas comportamentais e emocionais e algum tipo de deficiência apresentam maiores escores nas escalas de vitimização (SAYLOR; LEACH, 2008;SON et al, 2012;SWEARER et al 2012;TWYMAN et al 2010), inclusive tendem a sofrer mais de um tipo de violência (SON; PARISH; PERTERSON, 2012). Tais aspectos justificam a presença frequente de preocupação com a segurança da escola, com a possibilidade de danos físicos e assédio por parte dos pares neste grupo (SAYLOR; LEACH, 2008).…”

“…Em termos de vitimização, ao comparar os grupos em função de deficiências observáveis, não observáveis e transtornos do comportamento, notou-se que os alunos com distúrbios do comportamento e pessoas com deficiências observáveis indicam serem vítimas de bullying com maior frequência do que os demais pares (SWEARER et al, 2012). Nestes grupos, a reação dos pares é mais negativas em relação a casos em que a criança apresenta TDA e TDAH (DE BOER et al, 2012), sendo que a presença destas dificuldades potencializa a probabilidade da criança vir a ser vítima de agressões pelos pares (TURNER et al, 2011) e sofrer com a exclusão social (TWYMAN et al, 2010).…”

How holistic nursing can enhance the quality of life of children with cystic fibrosis

“…Due to frequent treatment Ellen misses much school, invariably resulting in both educational and peer relationship difficulties and repeated bullying, a phenomena reported in young people with CF (Twyman et al 2010). Low self-esteem is also a predictor of increased bullying risks (Egan & Perry 1998).…”

“…Common respiratory symptoms in adolescents with CF include: a persistent cough, sinusitis, mucous amassing, resulting in inflammation, bacteria accumulation and subsequent pneumonia (Twyman et al 2010;Peckham et al 2006) and these are frequent concerns for Ellen. Hence, she is prescribed Colistimethate Sodium via a nebuliser twice daily, Tobramycin podhaler twice daily, Salbutamol evohaler as required and hypertonic sodium chloride solution for physiotherapy, required twice daily.…”