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

De: Maureen Wilkinson

Narrado por: Kelley Sullivan

Duración: 5 h y 56 m

Resumen del Editor

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 Lifesaver for Parents of Neurodiverse Teens!

This audiobook has been such a helpful resource in understanding my teen’s unique needs. It really dives into what neurodiversity means and offers practical advice on how to support their growth without overwhelming them. I appreciate the focus on fostering independence while also building those essential social skills. As a parent, it’s comforting to know I’m on the right path to helping my teen transition into adulthood confidently. Highly recommend for anyone navigating the teen years with a neurodiverse child!

An absolute must read

As a grandmother for a 13 year old step grandson that just came into my life recently, I found myself struggling to communicate and interact with him. I didn’t have the skill set or the patience to be the grandma that I am to all my other grandchildren
I took this as a challenge, and have been educated myself on how to be there for his needs with understanding, empathy, and the right thing to say.
This book has so many tips and skills to help.
I have so many friends who have children, grandchildren, friends, and relatives that are on the spectrum. It is so wonderful that she is bringing this out to the light.
These children are precious and they add a wonderful dimension to our lives. Thank you for writing this.

Strategies and compassion.

The author was pragmatic in approaching the topic. No finger pointing, just a feeling of understanding the situation and distrusting best case solutions. It’s nice to see so many tools available for parents. The author includes a lot of pressures ranging from anxiety, bullying, school transitions, sexual curriculum, and others. Overall the book is about fostering positive relationships.

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.

Amazing Guide for High Functioning Teens & Tweens

What I like about Maureen Wilkinson's "Understanding Your High Functioning Teen and Tween" is the insightful and compassionate information given to help parents of neurodiverse teenagers. The book skillfully addresses the unique challenges that come with parenting autistic teens, from managing anxiety, to navigating social pressures, and fostering positive relationships. Each chapter offers practical strategies, such as combating bullying and easing the transition to adulthood, making it a comprehensive resource for any parent. Overall, it's a excellent choice to add to your listening library that offers both understanding and actionable steps for raising confident, independent teens.

Empower your Teen with Confidence

This book is an essential guide for parents navigating the unique challenges of raising teenagers. This book offers practical advice on embracing neurodiversity, fostering social skills, and helping teens transition into adulthood independently. Through actionable strategies, it empowers parents to support their teens in building confidence, developing meaningful relationships, and thriving in social situations. I thought the workbook section at the end was great!

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.

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.

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.