Why do people with aspergers syndrome get teased?

Question

Why do people with aspergers syndrome get teased?

Answer 1

Because our society does not condemn the bullying of people who are different. Media shows portray positively the ongoing low-grade teasing, and teachers and parents often say that it is important for character development. Gentle teasing often escalates into hard bullying , and no one draws the line early enough.

Answer 2

I don't know but my brother suffered from it in school when they wouldnt do anything he did. He was expelled for choking a boy with his own necklace after a teasing episode... These kids need to have a close eye kpet on them from teachers but unfortunately SOME teachers think it is also funny..

Answer 3

I once taught a high school boy with aspergers.  He had a very quick and explosive temper.  Other students like to see the poor kid explode so they teased him.  Not sure if this is typical of aspergers kids or not.

Answer 4

People with AS have several characteristics which lead to their being teased:

1) poor understanding of social cues, so they don't understand if something's a joke or not

2) poor understanding of social situations, so they may jump into a conversation unwelcomed, or stay out & act shy

3) a high interest in one or two topics of conversation, that they go on at length about, not knowing that others don't share that interest & others get bored & then tease them

4) poor physical coordination & clumsiness so bad at playing playground games & sports

5) often high IQ's, so they may be one or more years younger than peers in classes & be immature