Social Skills for Children with ADHD
For some children with ADHD, social interactions are
problematic. The combination of impulsivity, immaturity, and
difficulty reading the social cues of others can lead to difficult and
painful peer relationships. Learning to get along with others is a
challenge, whether at school, in sports, or with friends. But it doesn't
have to be so hard. There are many things you can do to help your
child develop a better set of social skills.
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Why Empathy Matters - Empathy is one of
the most important characteristics of a successful adult. Being
empathic means being able to place oneself inside the shoes of another
person and to see the world through that person’s eyes. For many
people affected by ADHD, it is very difficult to
take another person's perspective.
Raise Your Child's Social IQ - A mother is
concerned about her eight-year-old daughter, Taylor. While Taylor
usually makes a good first impression when she meets other children,
it’s extremely hard for her to develop lasting friendships.
The Social-Emotional Landscape - Social
skills are a perennial issue for families and adults affected by
ADHD.
Learning How to Get Along - Many
children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD remain isolated, teased,
and confused about how to interact successfully with their
peers.
Managing Social Skills All Day, Every Day -
A new
survey helps shed light on parents’ perceptions of the all-day,
every-day impact ADHD has on all the various aspects of a child’s
life.
ADHD and (Mis)Perception of the Truth,
(Mis)Interpretation, and Other “Honest Lying”
Behaviors - Many people affected by ADHD find it difficult
to know what is real and what is not when they communicate with others.
This applies not only to what those with ADHD say but to what others
around them hear.
Peer Problems - Many children with ADHD are
among the most rejected of their classmates.
The Race is On: A Cooperative Game for Reducing Sibling
Agression - Teasing, arguing, and
physical aggression are typical among most children, and especially
between siblings, given the amount of time they spend together. One
group of researchers found that parents must cope with an average of
eight conflicts between siblings per hour. Children with ADHD, in
particular, face challenges when dealing with peers, and may need extra
help in developing social skills.
Teaching the Fourth R: Relationships - Children with ADHD often have significant
difficulty establishing and maintaining peer relationships. Because of
their impulsive, unpredictable, and often disruptive behavior, they can,
sadly, be rather unappealing social partners.
Know the Tipping Points: Reducing Vulnerability to
Antisocial Behavior in Youth with ADHD - What British police
have learned about reducing the vulnerability to antisocial and criminal
behavior in youth with ADHD. h
Treatment to Improve Social Skills
Psychosocial Treatment for Children and Adolescents with
ADHD (WWK #7) - Psychosocial treatment is a critical part
of treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents.
Psychosocial Intervention for ADHD: How Well Does It
Work? - Many children and adolescents with ADHD are
treated with various psychosocial interventions, including individual
"talk" therapy, play therapy, family therapy, sensory integration
therapy, and a host of others. Yet only one form of psychosocial
treatment has been established in empirical trials as clearly effective
for this population: the broad class of behavioral therapies, including
parent training, school consultation, and social skills
training.
Social Skills Improvement with ADHD Medication -
When determining the best treatment regime for ADHD, it is very
important to question both the child or adolescent and the parents about
how medication affects social interaction in addition to academic
performance.
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