Society has always thought of lying as a character flaw. While willful lying to deceive is not acceptable and could be an indicator that someone lacks integrity, it's not that simple when talking about kids with ADHD and/or autism. There are many reasons that individuals lie. To avoid negative consequences and to impress others are the top two. When the child is neuro-atypical though, lying just isn’t always that simple. In this episode, I outline the five main reasons your child may be lying to you, and how to reframe this behavior so that you can successfully address it and improve it. Hint: Punishment won't make it stop.
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242: 5 Ways to Boost Your Teen’s Confidence, with Penny Williams
241: Building Habits Using Emotional Rewards, with Leslie Josel
240: Navigating Childhood OCD: A Parent’s Journey, with Brendan Mahan
239: How to Address 5 Common Behavior Challenges at School, with Penny Williams
238: Music as Medicine, with Luke Williams
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236: Insider View: How to Work with the ADHD Brain, with Alice Gendron
235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior with Dayna Abraham
234: The Reality of Frustration: Acknowledging and Normalizing Mom’s Challenges, with Stephanie Rosenfield
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233E Neurobiology’s Role in Availability to Learn
233D Offering Just Right Challenges
233C Fostering a Culture of Community in Schools
233B Normalizing Differences in Education
233A The Need for Flexibility in Education
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231: Sensory Strategies for Self-Regulation, with Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L
230: Setting Neurodivergent Kids Up for Success at School
229: Nurturing Grit — The Art of Failing Forward, with John Willson
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