ADHD Experts Podcast 543- Parenting Resistant Tweens and Teens with ADHD: Getting Buy-In from Your Adolescent
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Feb 19, 2025 
Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist and author, shares her expertise on parenting resistant tweens and teens with ADHD. She discusses the emotional complexities of adolescent development and offers strategies to promote cooperation rather than conflict. Saline emphasizes compassionate approaches to understanding defiance and enhancing self-esteem. She also highlights the crucial role of adults in providing support and fostering resilience, making this a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of ADHD during adolescence.
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Delayed Prefrontal Development
- The adolescent brain matures back-to-front so judgment and metacognition develop last.
- In ADHD the prefrontal cortex connects later, often delaying mature executive skills by years.
Failure Expectancy Fuels Resistance
- Teens want to do well but often lack confidence and working memory to apply skills.
- When kids expect failure they feel unhelpable and act out toward caregivers.
Use Logical Consequences
- Use logical consequences tied to behavior instead of punitive punishments.
- Expect testing of limits and set clear, consistent boundaries ahead of time.