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 

ADHD Essentials

Brendan Mahan

Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults with Caroline Maguire

APR 13, 202651 MIN
ADHD Essentials

Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults with Caroline Maguire

APR 13, 202651 MIN

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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 [email protected] 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