Anonymous wrote:NP -- It looks like the Ivymount program is marketed towards kids with ASD. Is it appropriate for kids with ADHD?

In-flexability and executive functioning issues are hallmarks for ADHD too. My kid actually isn't on the spectrum but he does have ADHD like nobody's business. That's why I mentioned root causes might be different clinically but resulting behaviors may be the same.

Whether or not it's a good fit is something you'd need to speak with a coordinator about. They didn't take any money from us and met with our kid. I'm pretty sure that's the way it still works.

Other option, I would recommend is calling the Lab School and asking if they can recommend a social skills group for kids with ADHD. They may or may not be able to. I do recommend their summer camp (as pricey as it is).

ADHD is also one of those things that manifests itself differently in kids. Some kids can't regulate themselves and sometimes kids have more difficulty expressing themselves/managing their emotions. So if your kid currently does ST or OT, you may want to ask your provider if they can recommend a group that would be a good match.

NP -- It looks like the Ivymount program is marketed towards kids with ASD. Is it appropriate for kids with ADHD?

Keep in mind also, they may oh so carefully select a group and then a few weeks in, they realize it's not a good mix. Do they stop? no. Do they tell you? No. The continue to collect the paycheck, do their best to make it a helpful experience despite their own reservations and they hope you don't withdraw. Learned this from an insider.

OP here and thank you to last few PPs for providing the perspective I needed. It sounds like some group organizers are very careful about choosing participants and some are not at all.

I wish I knew which practices you were at especially the ones who had positive experiences!

14:39, Thank you for especially for the perspective on commonality. It's so true!