Social Skills Programs for Boys With ADHD
Our in-person programs are held in Tucson, Arizona. We do not offer virtual programs for kids, and do not recommend them. You cannot learn how to spend time and make friends with similar-age peers through a screen.
Families new to ADHD Dude must go through the program application process. Please contact Ryan to begin the application process.
Guys Group: 5th - 8th grades
Guy’s Group is the updated version of two separate ADHD Dude programs which have been combined into one. Both of the original programs have been presented at the International Conference on ADHD. Guy’s Group is a fun, active program for boys ages 11-14.
Age-appropriate topics covered in Guy’s Group (formerly How To Hang Out & Guy Stuff)
Program Tuition: TBA (There are no pro-rated tuition or discounts for missed sessions.)
Program Time: TBA
Program Location: Central Tucson (Program location will be provided to registered families.)
The Guy’s Group curriculum is informed by research data and medically accurate information. Opinions & values are not taught in Guy’s Group, aside from treating all people with respect.
Guys Group Topics:
- Perspective-Taking (Understanding others thoughts & how you come across to others)
- Improving situational awareness ("reading a room")
- Learning how to go from school friends to outside of school friends
- Showing interest in others & having reciprocal conversations
- Learning how to be flexible in order to be part of a peer group
- Using social media/electronic communication appropriately
- How to talk about mental health concerns
- Puberty & hygiene social expectations
- The problems with pornography and it's effect on boys
- Understanding common mental health issues amongst boys their age
Please note that ADHD Dude programs cannot provide a level of support for boys who:
- Have an autism spectrum diagnosis (regardless of functioning level).
- Have a paraprofessional (1:1 or 2:1) with them during the school day.
- Are in self-contained emotional support/behavioral classrooms for the majority of the school day.
- Attend cyber school or are home schooled (not COVID related).
- Are unmedicated (because parents refuse to use ADHD medication as part of treatment)
