Autism & ADHD Parenting '

Raising a child with autism and ADHD is never simple-but the pre-teen and teenage years can feel like an entirely different challenge. Emotions become stronger, reactions faster, and the push for independence turns into a daily struggle. At the same time, social pressure increases, expectations shift, and strategies that once worked often stop working altogether.This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide for parents navigating one of the most difficult stages of development. It breaks down why emotional outbursts become more intense and how to handle them, what growing independence really looks like (and where it can go wrong), and how social pressure quietly shapes behaviour-even when it isn't obvious. You'll also learn how technology and screen time can quickly take over, where risk behaviours begin, and how to reduce them before they escalate. Just as importantly, it shows you how to start preparing your child for adult life in a realistic, manageable way.This is not a clinical manual filled with complicated theories. It's written in plain language and focused on the real-life situations parents deal with every day. If you're facing mood swings, resistance, poor decision-making, or constant pushback, this book will help you understand what's actually happening-and what to do about it. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is progress.

Preparing for the future is different from getting through the day. In earlier years, the focus is often on managing behaviour, handling school, and keeping life as stable as possible. As a child moves into the teenage years and beyond, that focus needs to shift. This stage is about long-term thinking.For parents of children with autism and ADHD, this transition can feel uncertain. There is no single path that fits every situation. Progress does not always follow a clear or predictable timeline. At the same time, expectations begin to increase. Questions about independence, work, finances, and daily living start to become more real.This book is designed to help make that shift clearer and more manageable. It is not written as a clinical guide or filled with theory. It is written in plain language for parents dealing with real situations. The focus is on understanding what needs to be built over time and how to approach it without creating unnecessary pressure.Each chapter looks at a key part of long-term planning. This includes life skills, employment possibilities, the balance between independence and support, community resources, financial planning, and finding a place in the world. The goal is not to rush the process. It is to build stability step by step.Moving from survival to long-term stability does not happen all at once. It happens through consistent effort, realistic expectations, and a clear understanding of what is possible. This book is about making that process easier to navigate.