Help Your Child Forge Lasting Friendships

Making friends requires skills that don't come naturally to children with ADHD. Learn how teaching conversation courtesy at home and working with teachers to develop small group experiences can help.

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September 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm

So I have some concerns about my son. He takes medication and sees a therapist about 4 times a year. he is not a shy person and loves doing things. However around kids he tends to fall back in the shadows. he says he doesn’t want to say anything that might upset others or have them think his idea is bad. He feels like a third wheel a lot of times even when a friend specifically invites him {and other friends} to do something social. How can I help my child feel more valuable and confident?
1. Penny Williams
  
  September 25, 2019 at 10:19 am
  
  Check out this article for building confidence: https://www.additudemag.com/self-esteem-build-adhd-child-confidence/
  
  Penny
  ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism