Supporting the mental health of young people with autism: responding to their perspectives on ‘what works’ to prevent bullying

This project will improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people who experience high rates of interpersonal violence and conflict. Focusing on young people with autism (2.8% of Australians aged 5–14 years in 2015), the project targets a rapidly growing population at very high risk of bullying, interpersonal abuse and consequent mental health problems in adolescence and adulthood.

To improve the mental health of young people with autism who experience school bullying