Resources For Supporting Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults

The way you listen changes everything!

If conversations with your neurodivergent teen or young adult feel harder lately, it’s not too late to reconnect. With a few small shifts in how you listen, you can restore peace, trust, and closeness.

Becoming a mom is a profound journey. You not only have to learn to embrace a new identity, but also how to care for and raise your child.

As hard as this is to believe, launching your children into adulthood might feel even harder! And it gets more complex when your child is neurodivergent.

This season invites a new kind of courage. You’re learning to let go of control while still being a steady presence as they begin to find their own way. It can feel both beautiful and bewildering all at once.

Even as your teenagers grow into young adults and assert their independence, one thing doesn’t have to change: you can remain a safe place for them to land and continue deepening the connection you’ve built over the years.

There’s no handbook for this season.
There’s no predictable timeline.
And there’s no “typical” path for a neurodivergent young adult.

Your child may be brilliant, creative, determined, and full of potential—and still need more support, more patience, and a different kind of connection than their peers.

This is not a failure.
It’s part of their wiring.
And part of your journey.
And it can feel exhausting!

You are not alone!

Most parenting books, courses, and advice focus on parenting a neurotypical child. We can learn a lot from these resources, and it doesn't always work the same way for a differently wired child.

As a late-diagnosed autistic, ADHD mom of two neurodivergent daughters, I've learned that they often need a different level of support than their neurotypical peers. When I thought they should be ready to handle life on their own, they actually needed more support than ever.

It's a constant journey of discerning what is support, what is enabling, and what your child needs. No two children are the same, so what worked for us may not work for you and vice versa. But with patience, prayer, and persistence, you can learn to listen differently, be present with your child, and support them in a loving yet firm way.

It's often a wild ride that is difficult to discuss with your friends and family. I'm honored to partner with you as you walk this challenging road alongside your neurodivergent child. Below are resources I've found helpful and ways we can partner in your journey. Please don't struggle alone. Reach out to me or someone else to get the support you need so you can support your child.