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Why Consequences Don’t Work for ADHD Kids (And What Does) | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Why Consequences Don’t Work for ADHD Kids (And What Does)

Traditional consequences fail with ADHD kids because of executive function defic...

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ADHD Authority Problems: Why Kids Resist Rules (And What Works Instead) | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

ADHD Authority Problems: Why Kids Resist Rules (And What Works Instead)

If you are parenting a child with ADHD, you already know the rules are clear. Wh...

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Why ADHD Kids Melt Down When Told No (It’s Not Connection Seeking) | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Why ADHD Kids Melt Down When Told No (It’s Not Connection Seeking) | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

When a child with ADHD screams, hits, or destroys property after being told no, ...

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Understanding ADHD Child Outbursts and How to Respond with Calm Authority | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Understanding ADHD Child Outbursts and How to Respond with Calm Authority | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

When my son was younger, I often personalized his emotional dysregulation. The y...

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Understanding ADHD Behavior in Kids: What Every Parent Should Know | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Understanding ADHD Behavior in Kids: What Every Parent Should Know | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Understanding ADHD Behavior

When my son was younger, I spent years punishing hi...

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Proven Techniques to Calm ADHD Kids—Without Yelling, Threats, or Giving In | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Proven Techniques to Calm ADHD Kids Without Yelling, Threats, or Giving In | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

Does your child with ADHD follow you around the house when they don’t get the an...

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