One of the interesting conclusions reported by the authors was that, though earlier studies suggest that youngsters with ADHD have social difficulties because they miss social cues, these students were acutely aware of the social rules; they just had difficulty following them.
The authors admit that the study was possibly not a solid representation that one can draw specific conclusions from, due to a number of protocol limitations; the number of participants was small and too targeted: college-enrolled young white women who thus had enjoyed some academic success. Thus, these students might not be considered as the "typical" young person with ADHD.
Still, much can be said about the inner world of the ADHD child; their struggles, sadness, feeling different and clearly, this is an area worthy of further exploration.
As parents, educators, clinicians and others who care for or work with children who are challenged by ADHD, this study can help us to understand the need for early interventions, open communications, proactive support with schools and most importantly, empathy in understanding the feelings experienced by children touched by ADHD.
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