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ADHD Experts Podcast

507- The Social Reboot: Helping Tween and Teen Boys with ADHD Make Friends

Jun 18, 2024
Expert Ryan Wexelblatt discusses social challenges faced by tween and teen boys with ADHD, offering strategies to help them connect with peers. Topics include social anxiety, teaching social skills without phones, overcoming isolation, and parenting tips for fostering real-life friendships.
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  • Boys with ADHD have weak social skills, leading to social anxiety and challenges in making friends.
  • Social isolation in boys with ADHD can result from difficulties in perspective-taking, cognitive flexibility, and situational awareness.

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Ryan Wexselblatt's Expertise in Soical Executive Function Skills for Boys with ADHD

Boys with ADHD struggle with understanding social cues and interacting appropriately due to weak social executive function skills. Ryan Wexselblatt offers evidence-based strategies to help boys connect with peers and develop friendships.

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