(2) … If you factor in rejection-sensitive dysphoria, then even minor criticism or rigid control can trigger resistance. At the same time, structure provides a scaffold that supports the blind spots caused by executive functioning deficits, like planning or staying organized.

(1) It’s both because the rebelliousness comes from how our brains process control. With ADHD, differences in the prefrontal cortex make external demands and authority feel restrictive or even overwhelming for us…