Friendship Skills For Neurodivergent Adults Featuring Caroline Maguire, PCC, M.Ed.

In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group webinar series, join Shane Thrapp and Caroline Maguire, author and friendship expert, as we discuss the challenge of making friends as adults with ADHD. We discuss why forming meaningful relationships can be difficult and provides practical, easy-to-use solutions. Caroline shares her insights on adult friendships, the importance of authenticity, and the strategies for building and nurturing connections. We also touch on the concept of masking, the role of shared activities, and recognizing when someone is interested in being your friend.

We had so much fun with this episode and Caroline provided valuable tools and techniques for creating lasting and genuine friendships.

About Caroline
Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., is an award‑winning coach, teacher, and keynote speaker focused on social‑emotional learning, executive functioning, and friendship skills. She’s the author of Why Will No One Play With Me?—an award‑winning guide for kids and parents.

00:00 Introduction to Men's ADHD Support Group
01:09 Introducing Caroline McGuire: Friendship Expert
01:47 Understanding Adult Friendships
02:56 The Path to Friendship
06:56 Levels and Flavors of Friendship
13:03 High Interest Activities for Making Friends
30:36 Building Trust and Deepening Friendships
34:12 Q&A and Practical Tips
37:45 Navigating Oversharing and Masking
38:33 Unmasking and Self-Discovery
39:56 Communicating Neurodivergence
41:47 Building Authentic Connections
45:20 Overcoming Social Anxiety
50:52 Understanding Oversharing
53:06 Finding Your People
01:00:30 The Concept of Masking
01:06:29 Supporting Neurodivergent Friends