In situations of conflict, they are less likely to refer to an adult to act as an adjudicator, and are liable to
‘take the law into their own hands’. These children may also learn that acts of aggression can repel other children, ensuring uninterrupted solitude. Conflict and confrontation with adults can be made worse by non-compliance, negativism, and a difficulty in perceiving the differences in social status or hierarchy, resulting in a failure to respect authority or maturity.

(Tony Atwood "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome")