ADHD & Friendships: Navigating Connection in a Neurotypical World

Friendships can be deeply rewarding—but for those with ADHD, they can also come with unique challenges. From struggling with consistency to navigating social expectations, ADHD can impact how we form and maintain connections.

In this interactive workshop, I'll create a supportive space to explore these experiences from both a first-person perspective and a research-based lens. As someone with ADHD, I’ll share insights into what it’s like to navigate social interactions, and together, we’ll discuss the role stigma plays in shaping friendships.

### What to Expect:

🔹 Meet & Greet (20 min): Connect with like-minded individuals who share an interest in ADHD and social dynamics.
🔹 Interactive Presentation & Workshop (40 min): Gain new perspectives, learn practical tools, and explore how ADHD influences friendships.
🔹 Discussion & Sharing (Up to 40 min): An open space to reflect, ask questions, and exchange experiences.

### Who Should Attend?

✅ Anyone curious about the impact of ADHD on friendships
✅ People with ADHD looking to strengthen their social skills
✅ Allies, friends, or family members who want to better understand ADHD in relationships

Come with an open mind, leave with new insights—and maybe even a few new connections!

Tl;dr

In this workshop I will hold space for exploring the impact that ADHD has on making and maintaining friendships. As someone with ADHD, I will share what it looks like from a first-person perspective to navigate social situations while having ADHD. I will also share about my research on stigma and ADHD, inviting you to consider how stigma towards those with ADHD may have impacted your life.

Who this is for: People who are looking to learn more about how ADHD impacts friendship; people looking to enhance their social skillset through learning new ways of looking at themselves if they have ADHD.

When is this? 6:30PM MST via ZOOM on Friday, March 21, 2025.