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Enhancing Self-Esteem and Social Skills in Children with ADHD

By Bruce Sabian, M.A.

Academy MetroWest is an after-school activity group therapy program. Using physical activity, counselors attempt to help children develop improved self-esteem and social skills. The principles and techniques employed are particularly relevant for children with ADHD.

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Self-Esteem, Social Skills and Cooperative Play

By Bruce Sabian, M.A., LMHC, and Susan Gilligan, M.ED.

Social-skills groups based on cooperative, noncompetitive physical activity can provide school counselors with an ideal way to help special-needs and at-risk students build self-esteem and social skills – and have fun while doing it.

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LINKS

AANE:
Asperger's Association of New England

CHADD:
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

AAMW:
The Autism Alliance of Metrowest

MASSPAC:
Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils

Life Is Good Kids Foundation (formerly "Project Joy")

Group Dynamic, Inc.


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