Why Your ADHD, OCD, PDA, or Autistic Teen Refuses to Take Initiative
Apr 30, 2026
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“Why won’t my teen take initiative?”Â
Why do they:
- not start tasks
- not follow through
- not take responsibility
- not do things unless you’re constantly reminding them
And underneath that frustration… is a deeper fear:
“How will they ever function as an adult if they can’t even get started?” ...
Why your ADHD or Autistic teen refuses to take responsibility and what actually works
Apr 20, 2026
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Welcome to Parenting Neurodivergence. Your guide to raising a successful ADHD. Autistic OCD or OCPD affected teen. I am Sarah Mireles, a licensed therapist with a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent young people and their families across all levels of care. I've worked with more than 500 ...