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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mom of ADHD teen here. It's really hard not to get ridiculously triggered. However, whenever I can keep my sh*t together and not escalate the situation, it goes a lot better. I will often say, "try that again," with an amused expression or something to convey that it was not OK, but I'm not going to the mat on this. More often than not, he can self-correct if he gets a minute. Or if you can make it a joke, even better. It's a balancing act I hate, because I am not a patient or chill person! But when I can control my OWN reactions, our interactions are a lot better. It's important to remember the biology of a kid with ADHD—they can have a slower processing speed (and need a little more time to understand what's happening), and their brains are constantly seeking stimulus and dopamine—something conflict provides effortlessly. Hugs, OP—it's hard![/quote] +1 all of this. [/quote]
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