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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting take on ADHD. My daughter with ADHD also lies frequently, even to her friends. Most of the time its compensating for taking too long to do something, which I realized was in response to (often my) criticism. If I pause to recognize that she doesn't process/move at my expected speed, she relaxes and the lying stops. If she feels comfortable explaining to friends WHY she doesn't have the time or energy to do all that they do, then she doesn't feel the need to lie to get out of social events. 
 
I agree with a PP that removing the opportunity to lie really works. Back off about the teeth and other small stuff if possible. Say things like "I pre-made some egg cups as an easy breakfast for you--it's good fuel for your body" and walk away. Or "Rex seems to need a second walk today...please take him out again now".

No tolerance for lying about big things, which for me is anything that affects my kid's safety: where she's going, who with, etc. Any lies about those equals a consequence.[/quote]

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