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You've Got A Friend In Me: Effectiveness Of Social Skills Interventions For Children With Adhd, Michelle Carlton, Kelly Davis, Jacquelyn Matlack, Marietta Van Ness

Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)

Children diagnosed with ADHD present with the core symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, which lead to challenges with school based activities, including peer interactions, academics, and extracurricular activities (McClelland, Morrison, & Holmes, 2000; Hoza, 2007). Current research identifies social skills interventions as a potential strategy for occupational therapists (OTs) to address these participation challenges of children with ADHD, however there is a multitude of interventions that fall under this umbrella. The variety of social skills interventions allows for flexibility and diversity in implementation, but poses the challenge of choosing the most effective intervention. This choice should be informed by evidence-based …