Another interesting ADHD related article today, this time on interpersonal peer relationships with ADHD kids. From the article ...
[About 5 percent of school-age children are affected by ADHD. Symptoms include a short attention span, poor organization, excessive talking, disruptive and aggressive behavior, restlessness and irritability. Children with ADHD often are uncooperative and may make their own rules.
“These symptoms get in the way of making and keeping friends,” Mikami said. “The child with ADHD can become stigmatized, known as ‘the bad kid,’ and this can lead to more inappropriate behavior. It can become a vicious cycle resulting in more social isolation.”]
In regards to this a "Friendship Clinic" was set up to provide essential social school trainings for both parents and the child to promote increased social competence and interpersonal skills. It looks like the program is having significant success (though no article or sources are provided). It is worth a look if you are interested in remediation strategies. CLICK HERE if you would like to read more.
