Neurodiversity Podcast Creating and Fostering Autonomy and Motivation
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Jan 4, 2024 Ned Johnson, founder of PrepMatters and co-author of influential books on child motivation, shares insights on fostering autonomy in neurodivergent children. He emphasizes the connection between independence and engagement, exploring self-determination theory as a key motivator. The discussion also navigates emotional challenges in parenting styles and the importance of effective communication. Johnson sheds light on unique experiences of women on the autism spectrum, advocating for tailored strategies to empower children and enhance their motivation.
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Perceived Control Drives Motivation
- A perceived sense of control is central to motivation and stress tolerance.
- Autonomy powers intrinsic motivation via self-determination theory's needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
Offer Rewards As Tools Not Threats
- Use extrinsic rewards as tools offered to the child, not as coercive demands.
- Frame incentives as optional aids that the child can accept to support their chosen plan.
Paying For Sleep Improved Test Scores
- Ned paid a struggling ADHD student to improve sleep and SAT performance.
- The student stayed focused, slept better, and raised his SAT score by almost 200 points.