Approximately 1 in 5 children report being bullied, but for children with ADHD and learning differences that number is much higher. And, children with ADHD are more likely to bully others. So, what can we do to better support children with learning differences? How can we prevent bullying?

 

David Flink, a 2021 CNN Hero and the Chief Empowerment Office of Eye to Eye, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough for this important conversation on the link between ADHD, learning differences, and bullying. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, David shares personal insights about growing up with these diagnoses. Tune in to hear his story, learn about Eye to Eye, and gain a better understanding of how to support children with ADHD and learning differences. By breaking the stigma of learning differences and helping children build self-confidence, we can end of the cycle of bullying.

 

 
WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT BULLYING? 
 

What factors contribute to the increased risk of bullying among children with ADHD? What signs could indicate your child is internalizing? How can you address this?

 

 
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
 

❉  EYE TO EYE. This organization is working to improve outcomes for students who learn differently. They offer peer mentorship, trainings for educators, educational programs for students with learning differences, speakers, and leadership opportunities. Check them out to learn more or get support for your child with learning differences.

 

❉ DAVID FLINK. Check out David Flink's website to learn about him and his recent book, Thinking Differently.

 

❉ HELPING CHILDREN BUILD EMPATHY: A DISCUSSION WITH UNSELFIE AUTHOR, MICHELE BORBA. When people ask author and educational psychologist Michele Borba what kids need to be successful and happy, she confidently proclaims, “Empathy!” And yet, our popular culture, with its emphasis on “I” and “me” seems to fly in the face of empathy as a core value. How did we come to this? To what extent has addiction to devices contributed to the decrease in empathy observed by researchers? Most importantly, what can we do now as parents, teachers and other caring adults to make sure children build this important quality of empathy from the earliest years? Dr. Borba joins Marti & Erin for a rich discussion in this Mom Enough episode.