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ADHD Weekly -- Screen Time May Not Be Harming Social Skills

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The use of digital devices by children has increased during the current health crisis. Their social skills, though, may not be as badly affected as many parents fear.

Read more in "Screen Time May Not Be Harming Social Skills" at bit.ly/nrcsocialskills

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This is very interesting to me. My son is quite shy and socially awkward - no doubt because he feels a bit different - ADHD PI - Gaming online with his friends has done wonders for his popularity and relationships at school.

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Both of my grandsons have made friends online with other kids. I monitor their relationship to make sure they are really kids and that they do not give out too much personal information. But it has been a good experience for both who have social issues.

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