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[quote=Anonymous]Looking for suggestions, therapists (?), been there done that stories. My late diagnosed teen DD (dx at 16) has done amazing work since then on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, managing her ADHD with school pressures, etc. And she's doing ok socially -- meaning not melting down in school in social situations.  But she doesn't connect with many kids outside school, partly because they know her from before dx, when she was all over the map.

Looking ahead to college, as a bit of a fresh start.  But even tho I see all the tremendous progress she has made, there are still major deficits in social communication that I worry will derail her from making connections and finding a community in college.

Basically -- I'm looking for a crash course in making friends in college for neurodivergent kids -- who have masked their entire lives and don't necessarily fall into the gamer, theater, band groups, generally more inclusive groups that are (I apologize in advance) often stereotypical for neurodivergent young people.

She has always described herself as being able to make friends, just not keep them.

She has a good relationship with her therapist, and I am asking her too.  But they really focus on hardcore regulation, DBT strategies, less so the social communication part of this.

Thanks!
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