Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults

Books on friendship usually assume neurotypical interactions, leaving neurodivergent individuals without the tailored strategies they need. Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults presents a revolutionary way of approaching the challenges of making and maintaining meaningful friendships. At its heart is the understanding that the key lies in adapting strategies to align with the unique needs and strengths of the neurodivergent brain, rather than conforming to societal norms.
Caroline Maguire delves deeply into the specific mindsets, emotional challenges and social skills that can hinder neurodivergent adults from forging authentic connections. By addressing issues like confidence, rejection sensitivity and social anxiety, she empowers her readers with practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of friendship-building.
Maguire's personal experiences as a neurodivergent individual lend an authentic and relatable voice, making it easier for readers to connect with the material and see themselves reflected in the insights presented.
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults offers simple, science-based, practical advice including scripts, tips and strategies to help neurodivergent individuals combat loneliness and find the belonging and support of lifelong friendships.

Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed. is an in-demand expert in social emotional learning, and a sought-after keynote speaker for organisations and schools. As a neurodivergent person with ADHD, dyslexia and learning disabilities, she is proud to be a featured TEDx speaker and keynote presenter at the International Conference on ADHD. Her best-selling book, Why Will No One Play with Me? won the Best Parenting and Family Book 2020 at American Book Fest.
Caroline is a frequent media contributor to notable outlets including The New York Times, Mind Body Green, The Washington Post, NPR, ADDitude, Attention magazine and WebMD. She is a partner and an instructor at ADD Coach Academy, where she shares her innovative training curriculum, The Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching for Families.
She earned her Professional Coach Certification from the International Coach Federation. She has a Master's of Education from Lesley University, where she focused on the effects of executive function skills training on children with social skills deficits. She holds a B.A. in English from Trinity College. When she's not working, Caroline likes to travel with her loving, right-brained husband, two spectacular quirky kids, and leave her misbehaving dog at home.