Launching Neurodivergent Teens Into Adulthood
Launching Neurodivergent Teens Into Adulthood
Calm Conversations • Healthy Boundaries • Lasting Connection
Do you ever feel like every conversation with your teen turns tense, even when you’re trying to help?
☑️ Wish you could communicate without it feeling like a battle for control?
☑️ Struggle to stay calm when emotions run high or your teen shuts down?
☑️ Wonder how to let go without losing connection?
Take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.
I’m Crystal Wagner, a Life and Parenting Coach, autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) mom of two neurodivergent daughters, and a former homeschooler who’s walked this path myself. After years of trying to manage, fix, and protect, I discovered what my teens needed most wasn’t more control. They needed calm communication, healthy boundaries, and a loving relationship.
Each episode offers gentle guidance to help you:
✨ Have calmer conversations that build trust and confidence.
✨ Regulate your emotions so you can help your teen co-regulate.
✨ Set healthy boundaries that support independence and mutual respect.
✨ Navigate the transition from parenting to partnering as your teen steps into adulthood.
You’ll find gentle, faith-grounded encouragement and neurodiversity-informed tools that help both you and your teen feel seen, heard, and safe.
If you’re ready to move from control to connection and help your neurodivergent teen with calm, compassion, and confidence, this podcast is for you.
Grab your favorite weighted blanket, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this launch season together.
Launching Neurodivergent Teens Into Adulthood
2: Shouldn’t parenting neurodivergent teens get easier as they become adults?
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I used to think so, too. When my daughters were younger, I kept waiting for things to get easier—when they could dress themselves, drive, or manage life more independently. But the truth is, parenting neurodivergent teens and young adults doesn’t get easier…it just changes.
In this episode, I talk about what that shift has looked like for me, how I’ve learned to stay present instead of rushing past the hard parts, and why I try to find something to appreciate in every stage. I hope that this conversation helps you feel less alone and more grounded in the season you’re in.
Take a deep breath, pause with me for a moment, and think about what you can celebrate about the stage you’re in right now.
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Let’s connect:
Here are three ways I can support you on your journey:
1. Join a Workshop
Experience calm, creativity, and connection in a hands-on setting. Each month, I host a live workshop where you can slow down, reflect, and explore your relationship with your teen in a supportive space.
See upcoming events.
2. Pivot Points Group Coaching Program
Join a small-group experience to strengthen your listening skills and connection. In the Pivot Points Group Coaching Program, you’ll learn simple, powerful ways to shift how you communicate with your neurodivergent teen or young adult.
Learn more about Pivot Points Group Coaching.
3. 1:1 Life Transitions Coaching
Get personalized support for your season of transition. In private coaching, we focus on your unique challenges—whether that’s redefining your role, rebuilding connection, or finding your next step as your teen becomes more independent.
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching.