And how it impacts the transition into adulthood By Chris Caro As Emerging Adulthood Consulting continues to grow, one of the areas I’ve stepped into more deeply is supporting teens and young adults navigating both ADHD and substance use—especially during the transition into adulthood. And if I’m being honest, this is one of the most misunderstood stages of development. Because from the outside, it can look like poor choices.Lack of motivation.Irresponsibility. But underneath

Understanding the cycle many college students fall into—and what actually helps It usually doesn’t start with everything falling apart. It starts with one assignment. One missed deadline.One week of illness.One class that gets pushed aside with the thought, “I’ll catch up later.” And then something shifts. That one assignment turns into two.Then three.And before long, what once felt manageable now feels impossible to even begin. I see this pattern often with college student

A guide for parents of neurodivergent young adults who need more than insight—they need action. “We’ve tried therapy. We’ve tried...

"My 21-year-old still doesn’t know how to manage money or show up to appointments on time. I feel like I failed somewhere along the way."...