RE: My adhd son and making friends...

July 28, 2010

Hi Denisha,

We are in San Diego, too!

My experience has been that the social skills groups in our area fall short

in a big way for helping my son make friends. I used to see a lot about one

playgroup that was held at local parks, but I have not seen much lately

about them, so I'm not sure if they are still around. We did not participate

because it was pricey. I think the Crimson Center might have some info on

it.

My son is lucky to have a twin sister that he plays really well with. I've

also found some of his classmates that we both like and we have playdates

with them. Making cookies or muffins together, swimming, riding bikes and

visiting Legoland together are all big hits. He also does the Adventure

Guides camping trips through the YMCA with my husband (they also have them

for moms & sons).

Do you help him to be regulated for a playdate? That is, do you help him to

get into a state where he is not so lively, active & silly before a

playdate? Maybe an OT can help you with some ideas? And, do you have him on

a special diet for kids on the spectrum?

Kristy Nardini

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Subject: My adhd son and making friends...

HI

My name is Denisha and I am looking for kids groups that will enable my 6

year old to make new friends. We live in san diego ca. and he is really

struggling having hardly any kid friends that are like him. He is very

lively, active!!! and many times silly which is what I think hurts him the

most in making friends. If anyone knows of a group or if anyone in this area

has a child with similar characteristics please shoot me a message/email ...

Thank you

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