Neurodivergent Teens

12 Success Stories of Teens with ADHD and Autism Who Learned to Thrive - Includes 60 Reflection Questions and 12 Challenges (Neurodivergent Success Stories Series, Book 1)

By: Richard Bass

Narrated by: Miles Carter

Is your teen struggling with ADHD autism or feeling different

Does your teen feel like they have to work harder than everyone else just to keep up

Do they feel exhausted from pretending to be someone they are not

Do they feel misunderstood or out of place

If so this book is for them

Twelve real success stories from neurodivergent teens who struggled and learned how to thrive

Written by Richard Bass bestselling author and special education expert with over 100000 copies sold this book shares real stories teens can relate to not clinical advice or labels

Inside your teen will discover

How other teens stopped masking and burning out

How to build systems that work with an ADHD or autistic brain

How to manage executive function sensory overload and social pressure

How to advocate for what they need without shame

Each story includes reflection questions practical action steps and strategies teens can use right away

This is not a book about fixing your teen

It is about understanding their brain accepting who they are and learning how to thrive as themselves

Perfect for neurodivergent teens ages 13 to 18 parents educators and therapists

Your teens brain is not broken it is different and that difference can become a strength

©2025 Richard Bass (P)2026 Richard Bass

Truly an import book!

This may be THE most important book I've ever read/listened to to help my family. My 14-year-old grandson and I talk a lot about his ADHD, and I learned SO much here. This is the 13th book about neurodivergent brains I've listened to and it is the best! I'm about to listen again to pick up even more!

Wonderful support

The real examples of how teens of all areas not just survive, but thrive in their environments. This book explains accommodations perfectly - it's not about having an advantage, but removing disadvantages. These stories allow for individuals to see similar struggles they have and ways to begin advocating for themselves.

Teens that thrive with ADHD & Autism

Real stories of teens with ADHD and Autism that learned to thrive. After each story there are reflection questions for your teen to answer and to help them understand their own neurodivergent experiences. This book offers weekly action plans and strategies to help your teen to thrive and avoid burnout.

An Incredible Tool with Real Life Challenges

As someone with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia my struggles come in a variety of forms. My IEP didn't really exist after elementary school and I didn't have most of the accommodations I needed until I got to college, I firmly believe in getting your child tested for other conditions when they have one as they're more likely to have others. When a child's needs go unmet and they don't know they have them they become a life-long struggles. This audiobook takes the cake! You can walk a mile in someone's shoes without ever leaving the room. The reflection quests are super helpful to challenge not only the injured parties thought but to enlighten others.

Affirming, practical, and genuinely supportive

This audiobook is such a validating listen. Neurodivergent Teens does a great job of meeting teens where they are—without trying to “fix” them. Instead, it focuses on understanding neurodivergence, building self-awareness, and developing tools that actually work in real life.
The narration is calm, respectful, and easy to follow. Nothing feels patronizing or overly clinical. It talks about things like emotional regulation, communication, sensory overwhelm, self-advocacy, and confidence in a way that feels relatable and empowering.
What really stood out to me is how strengths-based it is. Neurodivergence isn’t framed as a problem—it’s framed as a different way of experiencing the world, with challenges and unique strengths. That alone makes this audiobook worth it.