DS is 9.5 on concerta 27mg and 1mg of intuniv. Another birthday party of one of his "best friends" came and went yesterday without ds being invited. This is the story of his life. He did not get invited to one party this year...he has been invited to only one playdate. I know how he is with other kids....overbearing! I am sure the kids get so tired of having ds being loud, too funny, too everything. I try to help him realize this but he just forgets in the situation!! augh!! He is at the point now that he won't talk about this, cries himself to sleep because he doesn't get invited, ect. He tells me he is not sad but I can see it. A few kids come over for play dates at our house and they seem to go just fine but they kids never invite him back. DS does fine with family it is just with kids his age that his behavior becomes to much for everyone. I have read a few posts that say the elementary years are hard for friendships because of labeling and other parents. I am positive he has earned a bad reputation and I know that he is labeled as the bad kid. Does it get ANY better in middle school? It rips my heart out everyday, his grandparents and parents are the only friends he has and I am crushed when I see him sad. He sees the social worker during school and talks to his behavioral ped...the social friend part of this ADHD is the hardest on him!!! Is there something I am missing about my son???? Do I have my head in the clouds???? Why can't he have a great summer with friends???? I am just feeling sorry for myself...sorry for going on...I so feel that ds is all alone....who wants to be BFF with your parents???
I have an 8 year old, boy who has the same problem and 5 year old who is a social butterfly. I get lots of party invites for her but he has only gotten 1 all year and no play dates. The one thing that has helped us is that he joined cub scouts this year. He gets to spend time with other boys his age. There is always some fun activity for them to do on the weekend or after school. The bonus is that on the whole family can do activates with the troop, so you can help him build relationships.