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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
  • By: Maureen Wilkinson
  • Narrated by: Kelley Sullivan
  • Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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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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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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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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A Practical Guide for Parenting Neurodiverse Teens

This book is such a valuable resource as you navigate parenting a high-functioning teen. The tips on fostering social skills and encouraging independence will really help you support your child better. It gives you clear insight into how to embrace neurodiversity in a way that feels both encouraging and doable. If you’re looking for guidance on how to help your teen transition into adulthood, this is a must-read for any parent!

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Understanding teens

As I sometimes interact with kids at work, I’ve found myself feeling uncertain about how best to support them, especially as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. This book provided me with both practical advice and emotional reassurance, making me feel more confident in my role as a caretaker. What I liked most was how it emphasized understanding teens' perspective - reminding me that, neurodivergent or not, teenagers all experience similar struggles with independence, identity, and social challenges.

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High Functioning Teen

I struggled a lot when I was a teen with bullying, and I did not know how to solve bullying problems. I had to report it to a teacher or school principal for unsafe students. The audiobook provides a guide to solving bullying, as well as anxiety and depression. Although I never experienced anxiety or depression, I had friends who had those issues. I agree with the author that knowledge is power, and the more we read, the more skills we have to overcome challenges that might arise in our school journey. I can build a relationship with my teen with the audiobook guide, and It's beneficial.

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A Great Book !

As a parent of a high-functioning teen, I've always wondered why things sometimes felt a bit different for them. This book really helped me understand what was going on. It talked about neurodiversity, which is basically saying everyone's brain is a little bit different. If you're a parent of a high-functioning teen or tween, I highly recommend this audiobook. It's like having a friend who understands and can offer helpful advice.

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Helpful Guide for Parenting Neurodiverse Teens

This audiobook offers a lot of relatable and practical advice for parents navigating the ups and downs of raising neurodiverse teens. It addresses the unique challenges that come with guiding a high-functioning autistic teenager through the tricky transition to adulthood in what can be a difficult and confusing yet also exciting time. The sections on dealing with bullying, improving social skills, and advocating in school were great reminders and offered new information I hadn't heard as well. I liked how the author’s insights come from real experience, from someone who truly understands what it’s like and provides clear, step-by-step advice. If you're looking for guidance that feels honest and supportive, this is a great listen

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Illustrates important adaptations for parents

Raising any teenager comes with it's difficulties, and even people like me who do not have their own children hear about those challenges. However, we less often hear about the specific challenges of raising a teenager with autism. This book does a great job of illusrating the specific differences and needs that this situation comes with and gives real advice on how to navigate them as a parent. I appreciate the important emphasis on reminding parents that above anything else, your teen with autism is a teenager, and it's important to remember what that part of your life is like, regardless of how your brain works. The narrator's calm and comforting tone throughout the book is a nice bonus as well.

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Learn how to support your neurodiverse teen!

This audiobook offers incredibly helpful insights into supporting neurodiverse teens as they transition into adulthood. The advice on managing anxiety, improving social skills, and advocating for teens in school is both practical and easy to follow. One of the standout sections covers how to foster independence, which was explained in a way that feels achievable.

The narrator’s calming voice made listening to the material enjoyable, even when tackling some tough topics. The audiobook strikes a perfect balance between addressing challenges and encouraging parents to embrace their teen’s unique strengths. Which I found particularly beautiful!

For anyone looking to better understand and support their neurodiverse teen, this is a valuable resource. The strategies are actionable, and the guidance feels both compassionate and empowering. I highly recommend!

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SO USEFUL!!

As a parent of an autistic teenager, this book felt like a lifeline. My son struggled with anxiety and often felt out of place at school, making his teen years particularly challenging. I remember the frustration and isolation I felt, not knowing how best to support him. This book's step-by-step advice on handling bullying and fostering independence was eye-opening. It gave me practical strategies to help Jake transition to adulthood more smoothly.
One particular chapter on combating anxiety provided tips that we started implementing right away, and we’ve already seen a noticeable improvement in his confidence and social interactions. If you’re in a similar situation, this book offers not just guidance, but hope and practical solutions from someone who truly understands.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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