The chapter explores the reasons behind bullying behaviors, focusing on factors like impulsivity, low self-esteem, and executive function deficits in bullies. It challenges the notion that targets of bullying are at fault, emphasizing the importance of addressing the underlying issues of individuals engaging in bullying and highlighting the rise of cyberbullying. The discussion underscores the lifelong effects of bullying on empathy neural networks in both bullies and victims and stresses the need to address emotional and social harm with the same seriousness as physical abuse.
Children and teens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than their neurotypical peers, and this bullying can physically harm their brains. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., shares strategies that can help children cope with bullies, and allow their brains to heal.
Bullying, Trauma, and ADHD: More Resources
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