Ben Mavlian says he used to frequently be the target of bullying.
He's not alone.
A survey of 500 parents and carers by the organisation Children and Young People with Disability Australia has found half of the school-aged children with disabilities had been bullied.
Ben lives with autism and dyslexia.
His mother, Julie Mavlian, says he was having such a difficult time, he had to change schools.
The survey also found one in 10 disabled students had been refused enrolment at an Australian school, while almost half had been excluded from a school event or activity.
One of the most concerning statistics, according to Children and Young People with Disability Australia CEO Mary Sayers, is that a quarter of disabled students had been restrained or secluded.
The report has been released just ahead of the Disability Royal Commission's start in Townsville next week. (from 4 Nov)
The focus of the first hearing is to be education.
The report says change to the education system is needed before the Royal Commission is completed.
It recommends phasing out specialised schools and segregated classes, and providing more training for teachers.
