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74% of Neurodivergent Youth Report Dating Abuse, Study Finds
A nationally representative study reveals neurodivergent young people face double the odds of dating violence compared to neurotypical peers.
Key Takeaways
- A Boston University study finds 74% of neurodivergent youth with dating partners experienced some form of abuse
- Psychological abuse was most prevalent at 66%, followed by cyber abuse at 56% and sexual abuse at 33%
- The odds of dating violence victimization were approximately double those of neurotypical peers across all categories
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