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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, yes, I think a reset might be in order, but it might be helpful to know what the bullying entails. Is it mostly exclusion? Is it teasing that another child might be able to take with a grain of salt? Or is it more targeted teasing and "ganging up on?" [/quote]

It is targeted teasing by a group of kids and also exclusion by others.[/quote]

PP here and I think a change of scenery + engagement in an extracurricular activity to help build friendships might be in order. Here's what worked for me:

1) Moving to a bigger school and my parents immediately pushing me into an activity where I could meet friends. Mine was debate, but a "quirky" kid might join DnD club, stage crew, model train club, whatever matches his interests and puts him in touch with people who share them

2) Explicit social coaching on strategies for being less annoying. For me, it meant raising my hand every OTHER time I thought I knew the answer, and watching the clock to make sure I didn't speak more than 15 second at a time.

3) Also, explicit coaching on prioritizing friendships with kind kids. Despite being awkward, I was obsessed with fitting in. Once I let go of that, I found friends who liked me for me, and had some "protective cover" by being with a group. [/quote]

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