Parenting a child with ADHD and behaviour challenges isn’t about being stricter—it’s about understanding what’s getting in the way. ADHD is a brain-based delay in self-regulation, not defiance. This article explores why traditional discipline often backfires and how a collaborative, skill-building approach can reduce meltdowns, build trust, and help your child thrive.

When parents ask, “How do I discipline my neurodivergent child?”—what they often mean is: “How do I stop the meltdowns, the refusals, the explosive reactions… without making things worse?”

If your child goes from calm to explosive in seconds, it’s not bad behavior—it’s a sign they’re overwhelmed. In this post, you’ll learn the real reasons behind rapid anger escalation in neurodivergent kids (like ADHD, autism, and PDA) and get practical tools to reduce meltdowns using a compassionate, collaborative approach.

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