Was That Bullying? A Mixed-Methods Examination of Layperson Views in the Context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Bullying is problematic for school-age children and especially for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is commonly defined in research using three themes: intent to harm, repetition, and a power imbalance. Despite encompassing a wide range of behaviors, these themes may not fully align with day-to-day layperson experiences. They also may not account for the cognitive biases within respondent groups that impact bullying perception....