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Many parenting approaches marketed to families of neurodiverse kids emphasize emotional validation and avoiding discomfort. These methods are often packaged as empathy or “neurodiverse affirming.” Still, they focus more on easing distress at the moment than building long-term skills—like flexibility, independence, and the ability to consider others’ needs—not just their own.
A common feature of these approaches is parental accommodation—when parents adjust their behavior to prevent a child’s emotional distress. While well-intentioned, research shows that reducing this kind of over-accommodation is key to helping kids develop coping skills and grow more independent (Lebowitz et al., 2019).
ADHD Dude is different.
We believe your child is highly capable. Our approach helps you show them how capable they are—by teaching real-life skills, setting clear expectations, and using structure and consistency to support lasting growth.
What we teach is evidence-informed, practical, and clear.
This is your opportunity to step into your parental authority and lead your child forward.
At ADHD Dude, you’re learning from someone who truly gets it. Ryan is a licensed therapist who has spent his career specializing in neurodevelopmental differences. He’s a former school-based clinician—and a father to a son with ADHD who once had profoundly challenging behaviors. His strategies are grounded in both clinical training and real-life parenting—and they’ve helped thousands of families create lasting change.
Kids don’t build confidence by being protected from discomfort. They build it through structure, consistency, and high empathy + high expectations.
