Angela Power

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.