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Understanding Your High Functioning Teen and Tween

A Parent’s Guide to Embracing Neurodiversity and Fostering Social Skills to Help Teenagers Transition Into Adulthood Independently

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Understanding Your High Functioning Teen and Tween

By: Maureen Wilkinson
Narrated by: Kelley Sullivan
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If you want your teen to transition into adulthood independently then this book is for you:

Parenting autistic children is hard, adding teenage hormones into the mix creates a whole host of challenges you probably never saw coming. I have battled with my son’s temper tantrums, his anxiety and also his struggle to value his uniqueness. Being a parent can make you feel like the loneliest person in the world, but you aren’t in this alone.

If you are in my shoes, or about to embark on the teen/tween years and you need some advice from a mom that has been there and learnt from her experiences then this book is for you.

In this book you will discover:

  1. What everyone must know about solving bullying problems
  2. 9 proven steps to help your teen transition from school into adulthood, independently
  3. Brutal mistakes parents make when trying to foster positive relationships
  4. How to become the most effective advocate for your teen in High School, right away.
  5. The ultimate guide to addressing the sexual curriculum
  6. 3 unheard ways to combat anxiety and depression
  7. Clear and unbiased facts about improving social skills
  8. Everything you wanted to know about being neurodiverse and rocking.
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A Lifeline for Navigating Neurodiversity

This audiobook provides wonderful advice on how to support a child’s unique needs while helping them build the social skills necessary for adulthood.

The tips given about fostering independence are so crucial for the future of your child and how they will handle the responsibilities he will need to have for independence.

If you’re a parent looking for help and reassurance, this audiobook is for you.

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Great Resource for Teens

This audiobook is a thoughtful and insightful guide for parents navigating the unique challenges of raising high-functioning teens and tweens. It addresses the complexities of neurodiversity while providing practical strategies to foster social skills and support independent transitions into adulthood. I appreciated the empathetic tone, which reassures parents that they are not alone in this journey.

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Informative Read

Provides foundational information that can help guide you as a parent to directing your child through the daily obstacles that can occur with HFA. How to avoid the most common mistakes and strategies to make life easier as they transition into an independent lifestyle. A good read.

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Great guide for Parents with teens

This audio is does a good job for parents negotiating the particular difficulties of parenting teenagers with neurodiverse traits. It gives helpful suggestions for developing social skills, gaining self-reliance, and facilitating a confident move into adulthood. The book is a great tool for comprehending and accepting neurodiversity because of its unique blend of empathy and practical advice. Parents who want to empower their teenagers while fostering a closer bond and support system should listen to this audiobook.

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Love This!!!!

This audiobook offers heartfelt insights and practical strategies to support teens as they transition into independent adulthood while addressing the unique challenges posed by neurodiversity. I found great advice on combating bullying, fostering positive relationships, advocating effectively in high school, addressing the sexual curriculum

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Parent Autistic Teens Better

This audiobook is a must-listen for parents navigating the unique challenges of raising a neurodiverse teen. It offers practical advice, real-life experiences, and step-by-step strategies to help teens transition into adulthood with confidence and independence. I loved how it covers everything from handling bullying and anxiety to fostering social skills and advocating in high school. The author’s personal perspective makes it both relatable and encouraging. If you’re looking for guidance and reassurance during this stage, this book is an invaluable resource!

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Highly Informative Advice

I learned a lot from this book, especially when I was recently informed that my wife’s friend had a son who was diagnosed with autism. This audiobook offers valuable guidance on supporting a child’s unique needs while helping them develop essential social skills for adulthood. The tips on fostering independence are particularly crucial for preparing teens with autism for future responsibilities. It highlights the specific challenges of raising an autistic teenager, providing practical advice for parents while emphasizing that, at the core, they're still teenagers. The narrator’s soothing tone adds to the overall experience, making this a helpful resource for navigating parenting with empathy and understanding.

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Parents Navigating Neurodiversity!

This book has been such a helpful guide for me as a parent. My teen is neurodivergent and incredibly bright. I often feel unsure about how to support their transition to more independence. The tips and insights here gave me ways to help them develop social skills. I see them feeling more confident in everyday situations. It improved our communication and I feel more prepared to guide them through these difficult teen years. I recommend this listen for any parent in a similar situation.

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Helpful

This guide focuses on how to help them develop crucial social skills and prepare them for adulthood, all while keeping their independence intact. It gives practical strategies on how to support their growth, from navigating friendships to helping them build confidence in themselves. It also talks about how to communicate with your teen effectively, creating a bond that’s rooted in understanding and respect. It's full of advice for parents who want to be there for their kids while encouraging them to thrive on their own terms.

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A Great Guide for Parents of Neurodiverse Teens

This is an incredibly helpful and insightful audiobook for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising neurodiverse teenagers. It offers simple, practical advice on how to better understand and support teens as they grow, especially when it comes to building essential social skills. The author provides a step-by-step guide on how to foster independence in teens while still giving them the emotional and practical support they need.

One of the strengths of this audiobook is how approachable and easy the information is to understand. I liked that complex topics are broken down in a way that any parent can relate to, and the tips are realistic and easy to apply in everyday life. The focus on neurodiversity is especially valuable, as it helps parents appreciate and embrace their teen’s unique strengths while also giving them the tools to overcome challenges.

I highly recommend it to parents who want to better understand and support their teens through this important stage of life.

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