Teens and Beyond: what you need to know at 18

Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to 'Teens and Beyond' – a guide to what you need to know once you have turned 18.

Becoming an adult can be exciting… but it can also be confusing if you’re living with a condition like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder which can affect how you process the world around you.

Adulthood has privileges to be enjoyed as well as responsibilities that require skills and preparation, and there is definitely stuff you need to know about.

The good news is there's lots of support out there!

This resource will tell you what you need to know, and how to find useful information to build your skills and confidence, so you can successfully manage what the world expects of you now you’re an adult.

Click here to go to our Teens and Beyond pages

Please note – some of the information in this guide can be a lot to understand, so if you can, go through it with a parent, caregiver or other trusted adult.