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[quote=Anonymous]For my ADHD-inattentive DS, appropriate social behavior all the time can be difficult. He has a slow processing speed, so he can be a few steps behind during a conversation. He likes to daydream. He will likely not pay attention long during a slow moving, uninteresting conversation.. He has a low working memory, so he sometimes forgets what was just said to him. He has an often overwhelming desire to talk about only what he wants to talk about because he's comfortable talking about it. When conversations and interactions progress in an unexpected way, it is difficult for DS to quickly call to mind how he should react and can end up yelling and crying. If you ask him after the fact what he should have done, he can tell you with no problems. But in the heat of the moment he often gets overwhelmed with other emotions and can't think quick enough. So, he's not immature. We work on his social behavior through Lunch Bunch at school, apps, and discussions at home. Previously, DS had more intensive behavioral therapy at school.[/quote]

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