The document discusses why children with ADHD are more prone to lying. Researchers have found differences in the brains of those with ADHD, including a smaller caudate nucleus and less use of the anterior cingulate cortex, regions involved in memory, cognitive functions, attention, and focus. Children with ADHD may lie because they don't remember tasks requested of them or were distracted and didn't process the request. They also sometimes lie to avoid getting in trouble, such as lying about completing homework. The document provides advice on how to constructively react to a child's lies by understanding them as ADHD symptoms, giving specific task instructions, focusing on results rather than questions, and helping the child improve without shaming.

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2. Why Kids with ADHD are
More Prone to Lying
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3. Do your kids lie? Any child will tell a lie from
time to time. But, if your child has ADHD, he or
she probably lies more often than others. This
problem is frustrating for you and for your child.
The more you understand about why kids with
ADHD lie, the better you will be at helping
yourself and your child.
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4. The ADHD Brain is Different
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Researchers studied the part of the brain called the caudate nucleus.
This region of the brain combines information across different parts of
the brain. It also assists cognitive functions, including memory. The
study indicated that this portion of the brain is smaller in people with
ADHD. Other research found that people with ADHD don’t use the
anterior cingulate cortex. This region of the brain helps focus attention.

5. Why Do Kids with ADHD Lie?
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When you tell your child to pick up their toys, later they may insist that
you never asked them to complete that task. The child isn’t really lying.
They may not remember that you made that request, or something
might have already had their attention, and they didn’t process that
request. Kids with ADHD sometimes lie to avoid getting into trouble. If
you ask your child whether they’ve done their homework, they may tell
you they did it. If your child finds homework tiring because it is difficult,
they may lie because they think they can avoid doing the homework or
getting into trouble because they haven’t.

6. How to React to Your Child’s Lies
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No parent should accept malicious lies, and you need to separate those
from lies that are part of your child’s ADHD. You can find constructive
ways to help your child control their lying. Repeatedly lying and getting
into trouble for it can lower your child’s self-esteem, and their
willingness to keep trying to get things right.

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Look for patterns in your child’s lies and help them when they’re
struggling. If your child has a problem completing a task, give them a
list of steps to follow. Don’t ask if they’ve picked up their toys,
instead check on the results.
Don’t shame your child if their lie is a symptom of their ADHD. Talk
to them about why they lied and help them understand what they
could have done differently. Talk about why it’s important for other
people to trust them and believe what they say.
Don’t take your child’s lies personally. When you understand that
their lies are often a symptom of their ADHD, you’ll be able to guide
your child into behavior that is more positive.