ADHD, bullying and The Risk of Intimidation Become

The experience of primary and secondary school is rarely without social pressures and academic stress. A number of experts believe that bullying is a major source of stress in school children of all ages. Although no child is exempt from bullying, children who are considered different are more likely to be victims. For children with ADHD, bullying can affect in two ways. Its peculiarities and learning difficulties increase the likelihood of being bullied, but current research shows that children with ADHD have the potential to become bullies themselves.

What is a bully?


The stereotypical image of a tyrant is an overweight boy tormenting boys, skinny. However, bullies come in all shapes, sizes and sexes. While the girls are not as aggressive and violent than boys, they can use gossip, online bullying and ostracism to bully other girls. According to the National US Prevention Resource Centre on youth violence, bullies tend to be:

    Confident with high self-esteem
    Easily angered, physically aggressive, impulsive tendencies and display
    Easily frustrated and impatient
    Struggling academic, not liking school, and get more trouble than their peers
    Some attackers hijack others, but also many friends who also engage in bullying and violent behavior

ADHD and bullying

A recent study conducted by Swedish researchers have found a link between ADHD victims, bullies and bullying. Through interviews with parents, teachers and children themselves, determined that those with ADHD symptoms. These children were then taken to a neurologist for diagnosis. Researchers believe that bullying can be an expression of ADHD, or attention problems that the experience can be caused by the stress of being bullied.

Bullying Prevention

Bullying is still a common problem in many schools, and it seems that children with ADHD faces limitations that make them targets of bullies or intimidates you. Although medication does not seem to minimize bullying behavior, there are some steps that parents and teachers can take to prevent bullying.

    Bullying usually occurs when there are no adults around. If a bully approach, leave the scene and go to a crowd, a teacher, or older children.

    Talk to a teacher who can help your child. The teacher must take the problem seriously, pay attention to your child, and remain confidential on the role of protector.
 
    Teach your child to the confident body language. Research shows that children are less likely to be intimidated if they seem confident and assertive.