About this episode

This episode discusses effective strategies for teaching chores to neurodivergent children, focusing on the challenges faced by families with ADHD and autism.

ADHD & Autism: Why Chores Are So Hard and How To Teach Chores in a Way That Actually Works:) Why do chores turn into power struggles in so many ADHD and autistic families? It's not laziness. It's not defiance. And it's definitely not a character flaw. In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Holly Blanc Moses sits down with adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell to unpack why chores feel like a nightmare for neurodivergent kids and teens. If you're parenting a child with ADHD or autism and struggling with: Executive functioning challenges Chore refusal Emotional meltdowns over "simple" tasks Fear about your child's future Power struggles at home This conversation will change how you see chores forever. You'll learn: ✔ Why chasing compliance actually builds resentment ✔ The difference between responsibility and obedience ✔ How executive functioning impacts task initiation ✔ Why chores are an adult priority (not a teen priority) ✔ How to teach life skills without shame ✔ A neurodiversity-affirming approach to building ownership ✔ How to reduce conflict while increasing competence This episode is essential listening for: Parents of ADHD and/or autistic children and teens…

People in this episode

Host: Holly Blanc Moses

Guest: Dr. Cam Caswell

Topics covered

• teaching chores
• neurodivergent children
• executive functioning
• parenting strategies
• conflict resolution

Keywords

• ADHD
• autism
• chores
• executive functioning
• parenting
• neurodiversity
• life skills
• conflict
• responsibility

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