ADHD and Peer Relationships
Communicating with friends involves more than simple verbal communication using words. We communicate nonverbally with facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice. Nonverbal communication is generally not taught. It is most often learned through observation, interactions, and feedback from others. Some children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD experience significant social difficulties as they may have a poor understanding of these social cues. Not