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[quote=Anonymous]I’m looking for some advice, or even just an ear.  I have 7th grader at a small
private school.  Child is ADHD (maybe AuDHD?) and is pretty typical in that he doesn’t read social cues well and just generally has trouble forming connections with other kids.  He isn’t shy, in fact child is funny, outgoing and kids tend to like him, but as he gets older, and kids start to split into their own friend groups, he’s not finding a group or even one friend with whom he really clicks.  This bothers him because he craves that companionship.  And it breaks my heart.

I know he is now too old for me to try and orchestrate friendships and hang outs.  I can also see what the issue is. Lots of interrupting people, not being able to read a room, choosing friends that seem to be the obvious wrong fit, and not understanding these things when I try and talk with him about it - so it’s not surprising that he’s experiencing this.  It’s just hard to see it and not know how to help.

My question is, what, if anything, can a parent do in this situation?  Does ADHD friend coaching work?  Would going to a bigger school help (current school is very small, the entire 7th grade is 32 kids)?  Do we just do what previous generations did and stay out of it, ie wait for him to mature and figure this out himself while staying in a small and safe environment?

Ugh, just heartbroken and feeling helpless and looking for a shoulder and/or advice from anyone who has BTDT.  Lots of thanks 🙏 [/quote]

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