ADHD Experts Podcast 429- Helping Lonely Teenagers with ADHD: Parent-Teacher Strategies for Combating Peer Rejection
Nov 4, 2022
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COVID Set Back Teens Social Development
- Pandemic isolation and widespread anxiety have delayed social skill development and increased anxiety in teens.
- Brendan notes two or three years of adolescent development during COVID meaningfully affected social confidence and risk-taking.
Ask Teachers What Expectations Are Missing
- Parents should talk directly with teachers about the teen's reputation and specific expectations the student is failing to meet.
- Ask why those expectations aren't met (skills, resources, trauma), not just name the surface problem like missing homework.
Help Teens Reset Relationships With Adults
- Help your teen reset relationships by prepping apologies or having the parent first open the door with teachers.
- Adults must create a forgiving space so students can apologize without fearing permanent rejection.