1. Recognising the Signs Early
When teens understand how anxiety shows up in their bodies and minds, they’re more likely to spot it early, before it spirals. Self-awareness allows for early, calm intervention rather than full-blown crisis management.

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2. Growing Independence
Anxiety management is a life skill. Teens who learn to manage their own anxiety—by shifting thoughts, using routines, or adjusting sensory input—build real independence, preparing them for work, higher education, or life away from home.

 

3. Building Connection
Understanding that anxiety is a common experience can help reduce feelings of isolation. It can be powerful for teens to know they’re not alone, especially when they hear it from people who truly get it.

 

4. Taking Ownership
There’s a huge difference between being told what to do and deciding to help yourself. When teens are given tools they can actually use, they’re more likely to feel in control and motivated to keep going—even when things feel hard.

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For autistic and ADHD teens, managing anxiety can feel even more complex. Well-meaning advice often feels like a demand. Unexpected change, sensory overload, or rigid thinking patterns can quickly escalate stress. That’s why this book speaks directly to them, in their language, from people who’ve been there.

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Written by neurodivergent adults who know what it’s like to be an anxious teen, this book is packed with relatable examples, practical tools, and real-world strategies that make sense in their lives, not someone else’s idea of how they should cope.​​

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