11/11/2025
Does it sometimes feel like your teen is “managing” on the outside, but facing challenges in ways that aren’t immediately obvious?
High-functioning autism can show up in subtle, easily misunderstood ways. Intense interests, trouble reading social cues, sensory overload, or anxiety around transitions aren’t flaws. They are signs your teen is working incredibly hard to navigate a world that isn’t always built for how their brain works.
When we understand these patterns, we can meet teens with support instead of pressure, patience instead of assumptions, and tools that actually help them thrive. 💙