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Back to EpisodesFriendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults with Caroline Maguire
Episode 291
Published 12 hours ago
Description
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC. Caroline is an internationally recognized expert in social-emotional learning, ADHD coaching, and relationship development. She is the author of the award-winning book, "Why Will No One Play with Me?" and the forthcoming
"Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults" (Balance Books, April 14, 2026), and hosts "The ADHD Social Playbook" podcast.
Caroline talks to me about her new book, Friendship Skills for Neurodiverse Adults. We discuss:
- Approaching making friends as a skill
- Improving her book by listening to the cynics
- Reading the room you’re in & the room inside yourself
- The 3 Ps of friendship
- And how third places and joining activities helps us make friends
Guest Links:
Learn more about Caroline and her work here:
- Caroline Maguire: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/
- Order Caroline's book and get "Book Bonuses" here: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/book-bonuses/
Learn More about Brendan and his work at:
- Join The ADHD Essentials Facebook Community
- Check out the ADHD Essentials Website
- Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com
Men’s ADHD Support Group Links:
- Learn more about the Men’s ADHD Support Group
- Join the Men’s ADHD Support Group’s Facebook Community