Differently Wired

By Deborah Reber,

Book cover of Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope

Book description

It's time to say no to trying to fit square-peg kids into round holes, and yes to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy. A how-to, a manifesto, and a wise and reassuring companion for parents of neuroatypical children, who often feel that they have no place to…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Differently Wired as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because Reber makes it all about the parent in service of an easier parenting experience. And she takes on what can be a highly stressful and isolating parenting experience – raising neurodivergent kids.

This book is for parents who feel like parenting experts don’t “get it.” I felt so understood and supported while also learning some fundamental ways to better care for myself while also understanding my children better.

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