Ryan coaches the parents of nine-year-old Cobe, who is grappling with social challenges linked to ADHD. They look into the impact of medication on social skills and explore whether anxiety plays a role in Kobe's reluctance to form friendships. Can black-and-white thinking hinder his social development? As they discuss strategies for fostering social skills and preparing for the transition to middle school, listeners will discover whether smaller school environments truly offer a solution.

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[00:01:27] Medication effects on social skills.

[00:04:49] Black and white thinking.

[00:08:49] Social struggles in middle school.

[00:10:15] Social skills development challenges.

[00:14:33] Social skills development challenges.

[00:18:42] School rejection and ADHD challenges.

[00:21:02] School options for ADHD children.

[00:25:56] Better equipped schools for ADHD.

[00:27:15] Reciprocity in relationships.

[00:30:55] Scouts and social skills benefits.

Why Social Struggles Follow Kids With ADHD-And What Actually Helps