ADHD or ADD) symptoms — hyperactivity, impulsivity, weak social skills — put them at greater risk for bullying. When the teasing and torment take place at school, we often feel powerless to stop it.
But there are ways to intervene — whether your child is being bullied or doing the bullying — to squash this behavior once and for all.Kids with ADHD often exhibit behavior that increases chances of social rejection and bullying, like:The biggest problem for kids with ADHD is accurately reading social cues.
Kids have to tune into the world around them, interpret behavior, and then respond appropriately — a tough task!Often, our kids won't mention bullying — perhaps they feel they brought it on themselves, or feel powerless to stop it.
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