My 9 year old daughter has ADHD and mild autism. She looks like everyone else but acts a little different. This year the other kids at school have been really mean to her. They haven't pushed her anything like that. They'll do things like make the "loser sign" at her over and over or follow her around just to make her mad, even after she has asked them to stop. On separate occasions, she's come home crying because kids have called her fat and stupid. Even kids that are nice to her face are participating in these behaviors. My daughter is very sensitive and these words and actions cut her deep. She already has problems with depression and self esteem because of her autism. This situation has made it so much worse!
I've reached out to her teacher, who is very supportive. The problem is that the kids are smart and do things in groups and behind the teacher's back. I've also reached out to the school counselor, who is very busy and has yet to get back to me.
I spend evenings and weekends trying my best to love on my daughter and lift her up. I've talked to her a lot about ways to handle the other kids and talk to the grown ups.
We could really use prayers. I just want my sweet Violet to be accepted and happy. Or, at least, not bullied. Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to us!
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