Parenting When You’re Autistic: Tips and advice on how to parent successfully alongside your neurodivergence

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Parenting is hard. It’s one of those universal constants, like water being wet or grass being green. And being neurodivergent can add an extra layer of tricky to the whole thing. So what can you do?

Speaking from a wealth of experience as both a mental health expert and an autistic parent, Pooky Knightsmith guides you through the joys and challenges of raising children in a neurotypical world. From self-care and special interests to meltdowns and managing conflict, the tips and strategies in this book will help you to build a positive relationship with your child, whether they’re neurotypical or neurodivergent, all while looking after your own mental health.

Always authentic, always practical, sometimes funny, and never judgemental, this book is an essential read for ADHD and neurodivergent parents (and future parents!) looking for advice from someone who’s been there and made it work.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1839978783
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1839978784
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 1.02 x 8.35 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #291,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #136 in Children & Adolescent’s Autism Spectrum #241 in Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities #500 in Anxiety
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