The ADHD Parenting Podcast 8. ADHD Kids, Social Skills & Social Executive Functioning
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Apr 24, 2024 Discover the intricacies of social executive functioning skills in children with ADHD. The hosts distinguish between social skills and executive functions while addressing the unique challenges kids face in social settings. Learn about the importance of perspective-taking and cognitive flexibility. Hear how parents can support their children through social anxieties and discomfort, and understand the long-term impact of social relationships on success. Practical strategies for fostering resilience and enhancing social competence are also discussed.
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Mike McLeod's Social Struggles
- Mike McLeod struggled with social executive functions throughout his school years.
- These difficulties impacted making and keeping friends alongside classmates.
Prefrontal Cortex as Social Organ
- The prefrontal cortex is a social organ critical for managing relationships and social navigation.
- Boys especially need male friendships beyond parents for healthy youth development.
Social Success Beats Grades
- A NYU doctor prioritized a child's lack of social relationships over academic grades.
- The father was moved to tears realizing social success mattered more than grades alone.
