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[quote=Anonymous]I think logistical fixes for the things that can handle them, and maybe some further exploration a la neuropsych. For example: screentime before bed? Set an alarm on your phone and he needs to dock his phone in a certain spot same time every night. Then, he needs to pick up a checklist of things to do (put clothes away, etc.) He has 10 minutes. If he completes the chores in that time, he can have his device after dinner the next day. If not, device is withheld until he can do it successfully.

You say you're threatening and that it's not working, so it's time to do something. And it's not punishment per se--it's trying to ping his awareness of important things.

Finally, though, maybe you can get a simple Vanderbilt assessment for ADHD from your pediatrician and have a teacher fill it out, do yours, and share with pediatrician. Maybe the last diagnosis wasn't accurate. A lot of what you're saying sounds like my kid with ADHD (though could also apply to many 8th grade boys uninterested in chores!)[/quote]

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