Mom & Motherhood Prophecy Series

SESSION 3: Ages 12–15/16 and Adulthood

Letting Go Without Losing Them: Adolescence, Identity & the Future

For parents and caretakers of neurodivergent pre-teens and teens

A future-focused session addressing the unique challenges of parenting neurodivergent adolescents through puberty, identity formation, and the transition to adulthood.

Emotional Regulation & Puberty

How neurological differences impact emotional regulation during puberty
Why anxiety, burnout, aggression, or withdrawal often escalate in disabled adolescents
Masking, learned helplessness, and emotional exhaustion

Identity & Self-Esteem

Helping adolescents understand their disability with dignity and honesty
Protecting self-esteem in the face of repeated academic or social failure

Executive Functioning & Skills

Why executive functioning delays are common and persistent in disabilities
Supporting planning, organization, emotional control, and self-advocacy
Why traditional discipline often fails adolescents with disabilities

Transition & Future Planning

Preparing for academic transitions with accommodation and flexibility
Life skills, supported independence, and adaptive pathways
Redefining "success" beyond neurotypical timelines
Helping parents tolerate uncertainty without panic

Because preparing for independence starts with understanding — not fear.

Event Details

Duration

120 minutes

Format

In-person — same session is offered twice a month

Scheduled Sessions

Session 3

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

3:00 – 5:00 PM

A Place 4 US, 4164 Lilac Avenue

Repeated Session 3

Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

9:00 – 11:00 AM

A Place 4 US, 4164 Lilac Avenue

Includes worksheets, tools, and resource links