@drchelsey_parenting: Traditional consequences DON'T WORK for neurodiverse kids—and neuroscience explains why! When your child with ADHD or autism has a meltdown and you take away screen time, their brain literally can't make the connection you want. Why? During dysregulation, their prefrontal cortex (where learning happens) goes offline. The consequence just creates MORE dysregulation, not learning. Instead of punishment, try brain-based supports: Create a regulation station with sensory tools Break tasks into small chunks with movement breaks Validate the struggle BEFORE problem-solving The most effective "consequence" isn't punishment—it's connection followed by teaching when they're regulated enough to learn. Want my FREE guide on brain-based consequences that actually work? Comment "consequences1" below and I'll send it your way! 🧠✨

Dr. Chelsey HaugeZavaleta, PhD
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mirandamarie5501
Miranda 😳💕😬 :
how do you go from snickers bar to school? ya great supports for school but what do I do when she freaks about a snickers bar? there isn't a regulation station in walmart.
2025-04-12 13:36:57
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pfertrauen.at
Pfertrauen :
No screentime because of a fit earlier is not a consequence, it's a punishment. Consequences work, penalties don't
2025-03-29 07:12:41
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nmmajur
Natasha 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩 :
I’d also like to know what’s recommended in a regulation station…
2025-03-29 06:21:19
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mysticalmischief
Starlight🦊✨ :
✨My dad thought yelling at me was the best way to get me to behave✨ it just gave me ✨✨TRAUMA✨✨
2025-03-29 09:34:40
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peterwinchester34
Aspen :
Consequences and punishment are different too. Consequences means helping to clean up the milk they spilled, punishment is yelling at them or sending them to their room to cry
2025-03-29 16:31:37
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katiaa888
Katia ☀️🌻 :
We have such screen issues because she needs her shows to regulate. But watching the shows makes her significantly more triggerable. It’s a vicious cycle.
2025-03-29 04:19:18
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butterfly_luvvv
🦋Butterfly🦋 :
My daughter is autistic and used to melt down when we put her in her car seat. Hitting, kicking, screaming. It was the sun. We got her sunglasses. Haven’t had an issue since ✨
2025-03-30 01:34:38
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janelle.olsen.dilorenzo
janelle.olsen.dilorenzo :
My kiddo with autism, now 17, needed natural/logical consequences. He taught me that the consequences that were not logical or natural usually came from my own exasperation and dysregulation.
2025-03-29 22:17:36
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beckup143
Beckup143 :
So how do I deal with my AuDHD child when I’m finding I have the same issues. Undiagnosed.
2025-03-29 03:39:32
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sherriejames971
sherriejames971 :
I wish TikTok was around when I was raising my daughter. I couldn’t figure out why she was different or how to support her properly. I’ve apologized to her now but it really saddens me that I didn’t k
2025-03-29 01:47:11
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lakergirl62
HumanApprentice :
In the '90s I had to raise all 3 of my neurodivergent kids as neurotypical. I realized I'm neurodivergent too & felt like I was such a failure as a mom but I was just given the wrong manual. 🥺
2025-03-29 13:51:26
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jessjones7440
JnB :
my husband and I provide supports to our daughter when she's dysregulated. The grandparents keep telling us she's just being manipulative and we are giving in to her instead of being firm. it sucks
2025-03-29 04:48:37
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erincunningham387
erincunningham387 :
so when do you take the teaching tools away and stop allowing them to use the train wheels then? bc the world doesn't care about your needs as an adult and my kids are adults in training
2025-03-30 02:59:00
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leeleedee13
user9348128938104 :
We do calm down timeouts. She takes a break to go regulate and then have the same convo again. Much easier in her ASD. Consequences are usually accepted once she is able to process
2025-03-29 05:51:19
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ashleyjawnzon
AshleyJawnzon :
I hear you but I have NO IDEA what to do still. Help!
2025-03-29 09:11:12
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mfrbarrett
mfrbarrett :
Well, that explains why my dad can't get me to do anything, while I'll move mountains for Mom. Command vs support.
2025-03-29 13:35:31
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strongerthanmymonsters
Rachael :
Natural consequences though are important such as if you destroy the classroom, when you’re calm you help clean it up
2025-03-29 01:59:55
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tupupu_1
Tupupu :
Natural ond logical consequenses work when used correctly, but should only be used with support. They can be something like removing them from situations (no timeouts!), or helping to clean up after*
2025-03-29 08:24:35
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lwilli5
Lisa Williams :
A meltdown is an involuntary reaction. If you don’t give consequences for sneezing, why give consequences for being overwhelmed? Like the sneeze, get to the bottom of the issue and address it.
2025-03-29 17:30:33
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schademarmelade1
Books4life :
whats got screentime to do with a meltdown in the first place?! you're using the word consequence, but that doesn't mean that it isn't a penalty in reality. A consequence is (1)
2025-03-29 04:58:53
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sarahlouiseholbrook
sarahlouiseholbrook :
What if I am the child (an adult dealing with disregulation) how do I support myself through those moments?
2025-03-30 03:09:54
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abcdefg10070
abcdefg10070 :
What would be included in a regulation station?
2025-03-29 03:11:37
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je98hi0
Jess the Mess :
Idk taking my adhd sons electronics as consequences works for me. lol
2025-03-30 13:13:25
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kdfoc7
Kymma :
consequences 1
2026-09-30 01:15:00
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