DS9 had/has a lot of issues that contributed to it, but he had a similar problem last year of no friends. Other than meds to help stabilize his mood, I think group therapy has probably been the single biggest positive move we made last year. He works with 3-4 other boys about his age, under the eye of the therapist to solve various problems, build things, etc. The therapist has done a really great job teaching the boys how to work together and how to pay attention to what they are doing and what others around them are doing.
Edit - sorry, hit post too fast! I know a lot of y'all's kids are just simply not in a grade with their peers. But I would recommend considering group therapy if they have long term issues with making/keeping friends in school.
Last edited by epoh; 05/08/13 06:06 AM.
