About this episode
Join Ryan & Mike for the first mailbag episode where they directly answer YOUR questions! This round they explore topics such as managing inattentiveness in social settings, handling lying behaviors, and addressing aggression towards siblings. Are screens impacting behavior? How can parents navigate grumpy phases effectively? And what does it truly mean to be neurodiversity affirming? Tune in to uncover their strategies and perspectives on these crucial issues! Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IG Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube [00:00:00] Start [00:02:35] Social successes in ADHD teens. [00:04:39] Social executive functioning tied into one. [00:09:07] Screen time struggles and control. [00:11:14] Unplugging screens for behavioral improvement. [00:14:44] Controlling screen time for kids. [00:19:07] Dealing with constant lying. [00:22:35] Dealing with children's lies. [00:26:35] Armchair therapist role. [00:29:32] Dealing with aggressive behavior. [00:33:17] ADHD and neurodiversity affirming. [00:36:00] Independence and life skills. [00:40:30] Neurodiversity-affirming approach. [00:42:37] Emotional support stuffed animals. [00:45:14] The importance of social acceptance. [00:48:35] ADHD resources and support.