Situational Awareness

[sauceboss]

I have an 18 yr old son who was diagnosed at 13 with ADHD. For reference he’s on meds. I hope I’m not asking a question that has already been answered. He doesn’t recognize signs from people (family members). For instance, someone is getting annoyed with him because he is isn’t seeing their cues or hearing that the person would like some space, and then that person gets abrupt with him because they can’t take it anymore. What suggestions or tools do you use that I could offer to him to learn/see/hear the cues.

[Maryca1974]

Reading cues can be taught. Michelle Garcia Winner does a lot of research in this area, and sells books for kids and teens- I use social detectives with my elementary school students. Check out her website and see what they have for teens /adults. If he doesn’t respond well to you teaching him, a therapist or group therapy can work on this.

[anirush]

A good counselor/ behavior therapist can help with this too. We have one for my 15 year old grandson who really has trouble with social cues. He has come a long way but still needs help.

[Betty416]

Thank you for posting. My 16 year old daughter is socially awkward and I’ve ever been able to put my finger on how or why. Maybe this is it, she’s not picking up on others cues. Let me know if you find a video or book. I think she’d be mortified if I mentioned it to her though 😬