Thanks yeah, building that level of self awareness in a (undiagnosed likely AuDHD why is getting an email back from the assessor so much work, argh) 7 year old is a matter of intense repetition. It feels like bad emotional habits are way easier for him to form than good ones are.

Maybe journalling would help too, but he still finds writing anything longer than a few words tiresome. I used to write down thoughts and feelings like mad as a youngster, it definitely helps.

[–] nothx@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, the repetitiveness required to create better habits is never easy, but the hope is that the tangible improvements are realized and help to promote further development.