@neurodiversity_u: "Help me fix my mistake" works better than an instruction. A father asked his demand-sensitive son for directions and got nothing. Then he said, "I think I took a wrong turn back there. That was my mistake. Can you help me fix it?" His son guided him turn by turn, calm, even a little pleased with himself. For many neurodivergent teens and young adults, a demand lands as a loss of control. An invitation hands the control back. One thing to try this week: pick one request that always turns into a standoff, and rewrite it as a problem you need help with. Not "take out the trash," but "I am not going to make it to the curb before the truck comes. Can you help me out?" Free Quick Guide: neurodiversity-u.com/guides. Full episode: Takeaways with Dr. Ed, on YouTube and at neurodiversity-u.com. Stories are composites from the NDU Parent Meetings, with identifying details changed. Narrated by an AI version of my own voice, created by me and used with my permission. Every word is edited, reviewed, and verified by me. #neurodivergent #parentingteens #demandavoidance #autismparents #takeawayswithdred

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