Beating the Bullies
Sometimes, our kids' ADHD 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.
Bullying Risks
ADHD kids often exhibit behavior that increases chances ofsocial rejection and bullying, like:
- Impulsive remarks
- Clumsiness
- Poor understanding of spatial boundaries and personal space
- Being overly affectionate