If your child with ADHD has been bullied in past years, you are certainly hoping that it will not happen this year. You are thinking to yourself that even though he was bullied two years ago, last year was not such a bad year.
What are the signs to look for in your child's behavior that might indicate that he has been bullied and/or teased
Is he usually outgoing and seems to be keeping to himself?
Has his appetite diminished?
Has he stopped wanting to do fun things with the family?
Is his behavior different than it was in any way?
If any of these statements are true, then you might want to find a quiet moment to talk to your child. What would you say? Remain calm and very low-key and merely say that you have noticed that he has been quieter than usual and keeping to himself, for example, and you wanted to make sure that everything is okay with him.
Please do not forget that there are many "new" types of bullying that includes cyberbullying and even text messaging bullying! If you are not technologically adept, it may be time for you to become so. However, speaking with your child is the first step to managing any problems that he has had with being teased or bullied. It is vital to establish open communication so the he will feel that it is safe to speak with you about any social difficulty that he experiences. Remember to remain calm.....
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