What to do if your child is being bullied at school?

• Reassure your child that the situation is not hopeless and help is available. • Ask your child questions related to bullying including how long it has been going on and whether the school teacher is aware of the problem. • Teach your child to be assertive but not to over-react or lash out at the bully.

What happens when a child with ADHD is bullied?

Bullying occurs mostly at school, during playtime or lunchtime when there is minimal supervision. Children with ADHD or oppositional and aggressive behaviour (provocative type) tend to lash out and fight back when bullied. They tend to have difficulties with socialising and understanding social cues.

What are the signs that a child is being bullied?

They tend to have difficulties with socialising and understanding social cues. Some children who are bullied (passive type) are vulnerable, with a range of pre-existing conditions such as a learning disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What percentage of children are bullied in the UK?

According to a National Bullying Survey (2006) by the charity ‘Bullying UK’, 69\% of children reported being bullied, 20\% reported bullying others and 85\% had witnessed bullying. ADHD and bullying

Also, since students who are being bullied at school often skip school to avoid the harassment, keep close tabs on the student’s overall attendance. Alert the student’s other teachers too that the student is being bullied and to let a parent know immediately if the student misses class.

Should high school teachers talk to students about bullying?

High school students also often have qualms about discussing their problems with school authorities. So teachers must be proactive and speak to students who are displaying the behavioral and personality changes that often occur if a student is being bullied. Bullying can have serious consequences for students including a drop in grades and suicide.

What are the consequences of bullying in the classroom?

Bullying can have serious consequences for students including a drop in grades and suicide. A student who is sobbing profusely in class and refuses to tell you why may be having fears over bullying. Sometimes a student will be told rumors that someone is going to beat them up that day.

How do you address bullying in the classroom?

Make sure your students get the message that bullying is something you take seriously and will address directly and consistently. You don’t have to make long speeches about bullying–short reminders now and then will help you communicate your message loud and clear.