My 8 year old with ADD misses a lot of social cues, but part of that is that he hasn’t picked up on and learned some of the snottiness of kids that age. He’s soooo sweet and genuine. Other sweet kids gravitate towards him, so he’s got good friends.

Our SN kid is incredibly musical. He has perfect pitch and we get to listen to his beautiful singing day in and out. He is wonderful ❤️

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Anonymous wrote:12, ADHD, Anxiety, multiple LDs. She is really good in a group of kids. We were in a mixed group of 7 kids this weekend age 5-12 including kids she didn't know and she's that kid that you can add to a group and everyone stops fighting and finds something to do together.

And, I will remember that all week when she struggles with 2 step directions.

That's an incredible trait! Former teacher here and I barely knew any kids with that skill, especially those with anxiety.

LOL re: remembering that when it comes to the 2-step directions! Oy! I feel ya.

Yeah, her therapist was just telling us that her ability to deal with friend conflicts is really unusual for a kid with her profile. And, as expected today has already involved a fight over wearing clean underwear and realizing that she plugged her chromebook into the charger but did not plug the charger into the socket. It will all be okay

My 10yo with ASD/ADHD/dyslexia/dysgraphia/etc does not have a mean bone in his body to the point where he is confused why people would laugh or make fun of him. He assumes they are being funny/friendly. I used to get upset seeing it - but now I realize it's a blessing because he isn't fazed by it and continues to be his kind, happy self. I hope the meanness will never dull his kindness. He is the sweetest soul who finds the good in everything- even my terrible cooking - he always eats his dinner happily. Despite the many challenges he faces in the outside world, he is a dream child at home - content, kind, helpful, respectful. My heart is so full of love for this beautiful being that it often breaks watching him persevere despite all his issues. I'm thankful for the few kids who see his special light and have befriended him.

Anonymous wrote:12, ADHD, Anxiety, multiple LDs. She is really good in a group of kids. We were in a mixed group of 7 kids this weekend age 5-12 including kids she didn't know and she's that kid that you can add to a group and everyone stops fighting and finds something to do together.

And, I will remember that all week when she struggles with 2 step directions.

That's an incredible trait! Former teacher here and I barely knew any kids with that skill, especially those with anxiety.

LOL re: remembering that when it comes to the 2-step directions! Oy! I feel ya.

12, ADHD, Anxiety, multiple LDs. She is really good in a group of kids. We were in a mixed group of 7 kids this weekend age 5-12 including kids she didn't know and she's that kid that you can add to a group and everyone stops fighting and finds something to do together.

And, I will remember that all week when she struggles with 2 step directions.

My ADHD DS, who sometimes lacks social skills also lacks social anxiety. When he was little he had no fear of strangers - would talk or walk away with anyone, even when not so appropriate. But, I realized when I dropped him off at his college dorm, that is now a strength and not a weakness. He literally had no fear about having a roommate, making friends, talking to people, talking with teachers, etc.

My neurotypical kid though… well, we each ha e our strengths and weaknesses and sometimes weaknesses become
strengths.

Anonymous wrote:DD is dyslexic with anxiety and ADD. She goes to a LD school for kids with dyslexia. A new girl joined her class and as her parents are military, they've moved around a lot. It was thus hard to get her diagnosed. Apparently DD has been helping her during class by reading instructions to her, writing things down for her to copy, and cheering her up when she gets down that her dad is deployed. My heart melted when her teacher relayed all this. My kid ,who not long ago could barely ready herself, who can be afraid of her own shadow, unprompted took it upon herself to help her classmate.

This right here is what it's all about! My DD has been helped several times by kind girls in her class and I can't tell you how much it means. You must be so proud!!

Anonymous wrote:6 yo DD doesn't have an official diagnosis yet and is still awaiting a full neuropsych. High anxiety with explosive behavior. She can spend hours on creative tasks and is so joyfully focused on her art. I keep a drawing on my desk that shows us all hugging, eyes scrunched closed, and says "When you are with me I feel hapy."

This is sooooo sweet, PP! I am sure you'll keep that drawing forever!

I love this thread and every single one of these responses! Many every parent really savors this stuff, but I know how hard won a lot of these feel.

I love my kid's sense of humor. He's really coming into his own at 13 and even though he has a hard time showing it outside our little family unit, I feel more encouraged than ever that he'll get there eventually.

He has a light in him--an unbridled joy that I hope he never loses!

DS is just so darn funny in a way that's hard to describe because a lot of it is physical humor. Think Jim Carrey. And he's worked so hard on reading and managing emotions. He's so sweet with younger kids.