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student and to examine the root causes of the actions. For example, a student that has ADHD and
constantly bickers with his or her peers rarely does so because they are simply an ill-behaved
child. The student more than likely has attempted to interact with their peers in ways that come
naturally to them, but that were unacceptable to their peers and resulted in rejection. After
frequent disappointment and several short, unhealthy friendships, the child begins to act out as a
means of social communication. The child may become violent, verbally abusive towards their
peers and teachers, and defiant. When these actions are again met with further rejection from
their peers and disapproval from their teachers, the child becomes depressed and anxious.
Educators must fulfill their duties by teaching students with ADHD how to communicate
effectively with others.

Teachers should keep a watchful eye over children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder. Students that have been diagnosed are often bullied for the unique manner in which
they present themselves. Not only does the bullying create mental issues for the child, but also it
causes them to become withdrawn from society in general. A child with ADHD does not know
how to respond to the bullying, therefore making them an easy target. If not addressed, the self-
doubt and fear of interaction that accompanies the bullying will stay with the child well into
adulthood. It is an educator’s job to be the student’s voice, and to put a stop to the bullying
before it has detrimental effects. When a student struggles to process a social cue from their
peers, presents themselves in a socially unacceptable manner, or fails to take positive views in a
conversation, intervention from a teacher is essential. Teachers should reserve time at some point
during the day to work with the student. With absolutely no embarrassment in front of their peers
or recognition of the fact that the child’s disability is the reason for the conversation, the teacher
must help the child mold their social norms into those that are kind, positive, and compatible

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