social anxiety

Your Child Is Intelligent. That Doesn’t Mean He’s Rational.

Children with ADHD and high intelligence — twice exceptional kids — can often articulate a persuasive...

New situations can spark tremendous anxiety. By talking through each part of the experience, a parent...

About three in ten children with ADHD also suffer from an anxiety disorder. The inverse is also true....

Every school season begins with the same, singular wish for my son: Please let the kind kids...

Social anxiety is common in boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who were teased...

Your son is not an athlete. He's shy. And he doesn't want to talk about professional sports or...

Rejection sensitive dysphoria causes feelings of guilt, shame, and rejection. This on top of your...

I feel personally attacked more than most people do. The sharp tips of criticism gut me open. Even...

Do you hate talking on the phone because there are no visual cues to keep you engaged in the...

When a loved one avoids social interaction, it can be isolating for his or her partner as well....

One of the goals of high school is to teach children independence, confidence, and the power of...

"If he could, he would." Children with ADHD don't always act rudely or awkwardly on purpose —...