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A review by she_loves_to_read
Parenting Different: How to Raise Your Neurodivergent Kids to Be Their Authentic, Awesome Selves by Sarah Hayden
5.0
Sarah's brilliantly crafted book was born from her own experiences as a mum to Chloe, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 12. As a registered social worker who had worked with autistic families for over a decade and her own experiences as a late diagnosed ADHDer.
Staying that she wanted the book to one that she had been given early on in their journey. A journey that led to her and her partner 'to discover ways or parenting that we were never taught growing up in a society that runs on systems designed for neurotypical brains.' With the hope that the book 'answers burning questions , and brings us one step closer to creating a world where everyone feels accepted and heard.'
Something that having read the book. I can safely say that she has and will continue to do going forward with the inclusion of insights from Chloe and other neurosparkly people and Q&A sections that highlight some of the most common questions parents ask her. Alongside kindness, empathy, practical advice, strategies, non judgement, encouragement, compassion, and, more importantly, honesty and humour. ( I absolutely love her term, neurosparkly) Sarah has created a really important, relatable, and inspiring resource for neurodivergent parents, families, loved ones, carers, educators, legislators, and health professionals the world over. Helping to navigate the minefield of what it is to parent, love, and care for neurosparkly people.
It's most definitely one of my bibles moving forward, and I'll share it with anyone and everyone who may be on the same journey as myself and my daughters.
Thank you, Sarah. ❤️
Staying that she wanted the book to one that she had been given early on in their journey. A journey that led to her and her partner 'to discover ways or parenting that we were never taught growing up in a society that runs on systems designed for neurotypical brains.' With the hope that the book 'answers burning questions , and brings us one step closer to creating a world where everyone feels accepted and heard.'
Something that having read the book. I can safely say that she has and will continue to do going forward with the inclusion of insights from Chloe and other neurosparkly people and Q&A sections that highlight some of the most common questions parents ask her. Alongside kindness, empathy, practical advice, strategies, non judgement, encouragement, compassion, and, more importantly, honesty and humour. ( I absolutely love her term, neurosparkly) Sarah has created a really important, relatable, and inspiring resource for neurodivergent parents, families, loved ones, carers, educators, legislators, and health professionals the world over. Helping to navigate the minefield of what it is to parent, love, and care for neurosparkly people.
It's most definitely one of my bibles moving forward, and I'll share it with anyone and everyone who may be on the same journey as myself and my daughters.
Thank you, Sarah. ❤️