Autism, bullying, and mental health: a comprehensive systematic review.

Summary: People with autism often communicate and interact differently than others. Sadly, this can make them an easy target for bullies. This big study looked at 74 past reports to see exactly how bullying hurts people with autism. It found that they face mean words, being left out, and even physical harm. Because of this bullying, many become sad, worried, or hide away from other people. To fix this problem, schools and towns need to teach everyone to be kind, make rules to stop bullies, and give extra mental health help to those who are hurt. By doing this, we can protect people with autism and help them live happier lives.