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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD kids can lie, but it isn't a diagnostic criteria for goodness sake![/quote]

Repetitive lying and stealing = impulse control issues.  Yes - these questions are on the Conner and Vanderbuilt rating tests.

ADHD is a spectrum disorder and there are many diagnostic symptoms.  For my DD who is ADHD inattentive, no I did not see lying and stealing behavior.  For my DS who displayed hyperactive and impulsive behavior, yes stealing and lying was part of the mix.  Two ADHD kids in the same family with different issues.

For my son, being consistent with consequences was key.  Making him own up to what he did and apologizing face to face with the person in wrong made an impact.  His boy scout troupe even took a trip to the Detention Center and he was put behind the bars to see what jail felt like.  When he saw that the outcome made him feel worse than getting the object he desired, he stopped stealing.  Setting up positive rewards like ways he could earn and work for what he wants also gave him a good path to follow for the outcome he desired.

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