Neurodivergent teens often exposed to ‘repeated humiliation experiences’ according to a psychologist, and the 6 ways they can thrive instead of survive

Teenage girl being gossiped about at school.

Repeated humiliation is a part of life for many neurodivergent people, a psychologist says, and this includes teenagers at school. 

The teenage years are a minefield, and that goes for both the teens themselves and their parents. Giving our teens the opportunity to be independent is a good idea, as is trying some of these expert-approved conversation starters with them, but it’s still a tricky time for teen and parent alike.