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Handle a blind spot with curiosity, not defense

By definition you can't see your own blind spots, so trusted people (often a partner or kids) are your only window. When someone flags a behavior, run three steps: find it, get curious about it instead of defensive, then be okay with it — approach with curiosity, not judgment.

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Blind spots are, by definition, invisible to you — so the people close to you are the only window onto them, which makes how you respond to their feedback decisive. The defensive reflex shuts the window; curiosity keeps it open.

Run it in three steps. First, find the blind spot — let the feedback land rather than deflecting it. Second, get curious about it instead of defensive: ask ‘Can you tell me more?’ or ‘Can you help me understand what that is?’ so you can actually examine the behavior. Third, be okay with it — accept the tendency and try to adjust, without turning it into self-attack. The whole stance is curiosity over judgment, applied both to what others show you and to what you then find in yourself.

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What the grade means

A A — strongest evidence: meta-analyses or RCTs directly confirm it works (or, for diagnostic tools, strong validation of accuracy).
B B — good evidence: a single RCT, or a strong mechanism with supporting studies.
C C — weak / preliminary: a plausible mechanism, but few direct, controlled tests.
D D — no evidence: theory or isolated anecdotes, no studies.
Applies to: ADHD Autism AuDHD