ADHD

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

The biggest problem for ADHD kids is accurately reading social cues. Kids have to tune into the world around them, interpret behavior, and then respond appropriately — a tough task!