Introduction to Embracing Hope:
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Core Conversations: The Heart of Embracing Hope
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Symptoms Related to Cause & Effect
What Is Cause & Effect Thinking?
Cause & effect thinking is the ability to predict outcomes based on actions, understand logical consequences, and apply past experiences to decision-making. Our neurodiverse children often experience challenges in this area due to differences in executive function, memory processing, and impulse control. When a teen struggles to connect actions with consequences, it may be mistaken for defiance, carelessness, or lack of responsibility when it’s actually a neurological processing challenge.