The ADHD Parenting Podcast Why Social Struggles Follow Kids With ADHD-And What Actually Helps
Jun 25, 2025
The podcast delves into the social challenges faced by a nine-year-old with ADHD, emphasizing how medication may impact social skills. It examines the role of anxiety and the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking in forming friendships. Strategies for enhancing social skills are shared, alongside a discussion about the transition to middle school. The hosts also tackle school selection issues for ADHD kids, highlighting the need for supportive environments and exploring the potential benefits of extracurricular activities like scouts.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Medication Helps Symptoms, Not Perspective
- Medication can reduce impulsivity and help emotional regulation during social moments.
- Ryan Wexelblatt warns meds won't create perspective-taking; they only slow you enough to reflect.
Black‑And‑White Thinking Trumps Anxiety Here
- Ryan Wexelblatt thinks Kobe's all‑or‑nothing thinking is the core problem, not anxiety.
- That thinking reduces motivation and makes social effort feel pointless.
Model Multiple Perspectives Out Loud
- Speak different viewpoints aloud and model internal dialogue during moments of resistance.
- Ryan Wexelblatt recommends this to counter all‑or‑nothing thinking and build flexibility.