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

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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Great book

Finally, a guide that really gets what it's like raising a neurodiverse teen! It tackles the tough stuff—from helping your teen deal with bullies to figuring out how much independence is just right.
What makes this different is how it doesn't just point out problems—it gives you actual strategies that work in real life. Whether you're worried about your teen's anxiety, social struggles, or their journey through high school, you'll find fresh ideas that make sense. The author doesn't sugarcoat things or promise miracle solutions. Instead, you get practical advice from someone who's walked this path, making you feel less alone in navigating your teen's path to adulthood, one step at a time.

A Great Resource For Parents Of Teens With Autism

I have several family members who have been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, and this book has served as an amazing guide to help me with them when interacting with them. The strategies in this guide are super helpful and effective. I wish I had this book years ago to help. I like the fact that it is a workbook and is easy to use. Unfortunately, most parents don’t know what to do when their kids or even teens are diagnosed with this, and this book is a beacon of hope for them. I highly recommend this book.

Guiding Neurodiverse Growth

Maureen Wilkinson’s insights helped me embrace my teen’s unique strengths and challenges with fresh understanding and practical advice. Kelley Sullivan’s narration is both warm and clear, making each strategy feel approachable and relatable.

Understanding Your High Functioning Teen and Tween

This audiobook is a practical and understanding guide for parents of neurodiverse teens as they face the transition to adulthood. With personal stories and practical advice, the author provides an experienced and empathetic voice. It addresses key topics like bullying, encouraging independence, and advocating in high school. The sections on anxiety and social skills offer fresh perspectives on common challenges. The author's honest approach to sexual education is constructive, offering an important resource for parents.

A Lifesaver for Parents of Neurodiverse Teens

This book has been such a supportive guide in understanding my neurodiverse teen. It gave me practical tools to help my child navigate social situations while also promoting independence. The advice feels realistic and doable, and the author clearly understands parents' unique challenges. If you’re raising a high-functioning teen and want to foster their growth, I highly recommend this insightful guide!

Parenting Insight

This book makes you less alone in your parenting journey. You'll understand your teen's unique needs better. The struggles and tips make you feel connected and understood. It gave clear ideas on how to help your teen handle bullying. You know what mistakes to avoid in building strong relationships. The insights into improving social skills are practical and actionable. This book gives hope and helps to be prepared to support your teen's journey.

High Functioning

I found this book to be very useful. The authors goes into providing useful information from the point of view of a parent and the point of view of a teacher. The book also gives ideas as to how to tackle or approach difficult conversations with the this age group particularly in the are of sex education and self identity. These topics are difficult for any parent but its a bit more challenging for parents that have children with autism; I felt that the author understood that. The is also a section where the author speaks directly to the young age group in order to help them see what is proper or expected behavior when wanting to understand how to interact with others in different social conversations and in a variety of social scenarios.

the workbook section was invaluable

This book is jam packed with advice and guidance on how to raise a teen on the spectrum. The workbook section at the end was invaluable for my son. Understanding on and off topic conversations is a real struggle for him. The multiple-choice questions provided an easy and enjoyable way for him to practice these essential social skills which most young adults on the spectrum struggle with! The authors stories about her son are thread throughout the book which highlight how much this Mom just gets it! I found the chapter on being 'neurodiverse and rocking' incredibly inspiring—I even shared some of its content with my school’s PTA to promote inclusion!
A superb listen – I would highly recommend.

Helpful!

This audiobook was incredibly helpful as I navigate parenting a high-functioning teen. It offers practical tips on understanding neurodiversity and supporting my child’s social skills in a relatable way. The advice felt realistic and gave me a better perspective on how to encourage independence while respecting my teen’s unique needs. If you're a parent looking to better understand and support your neurodiverse teen or tween, this is a must-listen!

Help is here

This book has been an incredible resource as I support my friend who’s navigating the challenges of raising a teen with autism. It offers practical advice from a mom who’s been through it all, making it easy to empathize and provide meaningful help. The sections on managing bullying, advocating in school, and fostering positive relationships gave me a better understanding of what my friend’s family is going through. I especially appreciated the steps for helping teens transition into adulthood independently—it’s inspiring to see such a focus on empowerment. If you’re supporting a loved one on this journey, this book is a fantastic guide to offer encouragement and practical insights. Highly recommend!