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When the Manual Doesn’t Exist: Navigating the "Hormonal Apocalypse" Puberty is a sensory and emotional earthquake for any child, but for the neurodivergent brain, it can feel like a total system override. From precocious puberty and interoception challenges to the intersection of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and gender identity, Andrea Grant explores the raw, unscripted reality of raising a neurodivergent teen. Discover practical, neuro-affirming strategies—like the "alarm system" for sensory gaps and the transformative power of autonomy—to help your child move from simply enduring their changing body to truly owning it.