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May 25, 2017 at 9:12 am
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Penny Williams
Keymaster
It would be very helpful for parents to stop thinking of this as “lying,” as that assumes a conscious decision to deceive, and also a moral or character flaw. Think of it as teaching lagging skills to a child with a developmental disability. Changing your thinking and perspective will help you address the issue more effectively. It’s not easy, but it really is crucial.
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Author & Mentor on Parenting ADHD, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism
- This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by Penny Williams.