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Are Support Groups Beneficial for Children with ADHD? 

PostedSeptember 2, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 8, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice
Author: Harriet Winslow, BSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

ADHD support groups can be highly beneficial for children with ADHD, offering a platform where they can connect with others facing similar challenges. These groups provide a sense of peer support, helping children feel less isolated and more understood. They allow children to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and build confidence in a supportive environment. 

For many children, ADHD support groups offer the opportunity to interact with peers who truly understand their struggles. This peer support can help reduce feelings of frustration and anxiety, particularly when children see others dealing with similar issues. Support groups also provide parents with valuable resources, allowing them to learn new strategies to support their child’s development and well-being. 

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How It Helps 

Building social skills 

Children can practise social interaction in a safe and understanding setting, improving their communication and relationship-building abilities. 

Increasing self-esteem 

By participating in group discussions, children with ADHD can gain a sense of achievement and pride, boosting their confidence. 

Learning coping strategies 

Support groups often teach children practical techniques for managing ADHD symptoms, such as staying focused, reducing impulsivity, and controlling emotions. 

Overall, ADHD support groups are a valuable resource for both children and their families, providing child ADHD support, improving social skills, and fostering a sense of community. 

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert advice tailored to your needs.   

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Clinical interviews and History Taking.  

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Harriet Winslow, BSc - My patient advice author - mypatientadvice.co.uk
Harriet Winslow, BSc
Author

Harriet Winslow is a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience in behaviour therapy and developmental disorders. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and behavioural challenges, providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Dr. Winslow has developed and implemented personalised treatment plans, conducted formal and informal assessments, and delivered crisis intervention for clients in need of urgent mental health care. Her expertise spans assessment, treatment planning, and behavioural intervention for both neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk
Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.