A Review of Peer Relationships and Friendships in Youth With ADHD.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this essay is to examine peer relationships in youth with ADHD and to review current peer functioning interventions.


METHODS
The studies included in this review were identified using the following search terms: "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder," "ADHD," "peer relationships," "friendships," "social skills," "intervention," and "treatment." Other than a few seminal studies published prior to 2000, studies included were published between 2000 and 2012.


CONCLUSIONS
Background information regarding peer relationship difficulties and specific social skills deficits of youth with ADHD is reviewed and current social skills and friendship intervention programs are examined. Future directions also are provided.
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA denise.gardner@marquette.edu.
Denise M
DM
Gardner
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Alyson C
AC
Gerdes
D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D033062:Friends; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010379:Peer Group; D066107:Social Skills
ADHD; peer relationships; youth