Breaks from school can sometimes mean breaks from other kids. This can be hard for kids with learning and thinking differences.
What are some ways to avoid “summer slide” when it comes to social skills and time with friends? And what are some ways to see kids in the summer, when the friends we usually see are not around?
In this episode of In It, Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist and Understood expert.
Listen for tips on helping your child maintain their social skills. And learn easy ways for your child to spend time with other kids.
To find a transcript for this episode, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.
Related resources
- 4 skills for making friends
- Why some kids have trouble making friends
- Summer guide for families
- National Night Out
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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