Oct 15 2024 7 mins
Bullying can be one of the most difficult parts of being a kid and being a parent.
And for neurodivergent kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, it can be an additional challenge.
On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about handling those challenges — whether your child is being bullied, or is engaging in bullying behavior themselves.
Related resources
- 8 steps to take if your child is being bullied at school
- Bullying and being bullied: Why it happens and what families can do
- Bullying, learning differences, and how to help
Timestamps
(00:49) What is bullying?
(02:49) How to talk to your child about bullying
(04:13) Bullying and neurodivergent kids
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A transcript for this episode is available on Understood.org.
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