Burlington Public Library MA

Differently wired, raising an exceptional child in a conventional world, Deborah Reber

eng

Includes bibliographical references (page 268-271) and index

index present

non fiction

Differently wired

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Deborah Reber

raising an exceptional child in a conventional world

They're the "differently wired" kids: the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodifferences. For the parents who love them, the challenges are just as hard-- struggling to find the right school, the right therapist, the right parenting group while feeling isolated and harboring endless internal doubts about what's normal, what's not, and how to handle it all. Reber provides a been-there, done-that book that helps others discover how to stay open, pay attention, and become an exceptional parent to your exceptional child. -- adapted from publisher info

Part one. A rallying cry -- An unmarked path -- The new normal -- Square pegs in round holes -- What's keeping us stuck -- It's time for something new -- Part two. How everything can change -- Question everything you thought you knew about parenting -- Get out of isolation and connect -- Let go of what others think -- Stop fighting who your child is and lean in -- Parent from a place of possibility instead of fear -- Let your child be on their own time line -- Become fluent in your child's language -- Create a world where your child can be secure -- Give (loud and unapologetic) voice to your reality -- Practice relentless self-care -- Let go of your impossible expectations for who you "should" be as a parent -- Make a ruckus when you need to -- Align with your partner -- Find your people (and ditch the rest) -- Recognize how your energy affects your child -- Show up and live in the present -- Help your kids embrace self-discovery -- If it doesn't exist, create it -- Epilogue: Join the revolution