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Changes are an inescapable part of life, from unexpected disruptions to our day-to-day routines to big life events. Autistic people and those with ADHD often cite change as the biggest contributor to stress and poor mental wellbeing. Why is it that change can be so difficult to cope with and...

From the moment an autistic child gets diagnosed, parents and caregivers must navigate a host of decisions that will affect their child's future. How can you tell if a service is truly helpful? What kind of education plan is best? Where can you find the best advocacy tools? And how can you...

- Does your child struggle to get to sleep at bedtime? - Is your child fidgety and wired at bedtime? - In fact - is 'bedtime' not really a thing at all for your neurodivergent child? Sleep is not one-size-fits-all, and for children who are autistic, have ADHD or any other neurodivergent...

In this heartfelt and often humorous collection of true stories, an English teacher and mother invites listeners behind the scenes of life with ADHD—not as a clinical case study, but as a lived experience full of challenges, breakthroughs, tears, triumphs, and the occasional fire-related trauma. Drawing from over twenty years of teaching, early childhood intervention work, and parenting through a labyrinth of labels she once barely understood, she reveals how the traits that culture often misjudges can bloom into strengths when seen through the right lens.

Stacey Simms' parenting philosophy is "not perfect, but safe and happy." Does that make her the world's worst diabetes mom? Some people on social media thought so. But her stories and the lessons they impart show that diabetes laughs in the face of perfection. Raising a happy and healthy child with type-one diabetes, as well as any siblings, requires flexibility, planning, and a great sense of humor above all else. It's a journey full of challenges, but you are not alone!

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies...

Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break.

'It has taken me several years of exploration, but I am at a place now where I see autism as neither an affliction nor a superpower. It's just the blueprint for who I am. There is no cure, but that's absolutely fine by me. To cure me of my autism would be to cure me of myself.' During the first...

A practical, research-based guide that demystifies giftedness and learning differences in order to help “twice exceptional” children thrive. Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they...

PARIS: A MILLION MEANINGS IN A SINGLE NAME Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Reality star. Self-created. The labels attached to Paris Hilton. Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother. The roles Paris embraces...

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be “disabilities,” revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths. In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling...

From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches. Dyslexia is the most...

The great thing about Christmas is that you know lots of good things will happen. You know that pretty lights will start popping up all over the place. You know you'll get a holiday from school. You're probably ready to eat a special meal and to see family and friends. All these things are part...

Stories brimming with empathy, audacity, and love to help you stand up for your child. Parenting a child with special needs was never in your plan. The diagnosis comes as a shock, with more questions than answers. Heartbroken and overwhelmed, you wonder if you’re up to this challenge. When mother of four Cynthia Schulz received her daughter’s diagnosis, she felt the same way. Now, 40 years later, she’s become a champion of children with disabilities and written the book she wishes she had from the very beginning.

What do you do when the life you dreamed of for your child… never comes? In Delighting in Ben, Brandon Boyd shares a powerful Christian memoir about fatherhood, faith, and raising a child with special needs. When his son is diagnosed with developmental challenges, Brandon is forced to confront disappointment, unanswered prayers, and a faith that suddenly feels tested. Instead of easy answers, he discovers something deeper—God’s presence in the middle of pain.

A practical guide to understanding and supporting your Neurodivergent child. Do you find that most of the ASD information out there does not relate to your child? Do you get overwhelmed and confused by all the ASD terminology? Does your child mask their autism so well that their school does not take their autism seriously? Does your child use up so much energy just getting through the school day that they sleep from the moment they get home? Do you have sleepless nights worrying about your child's future and how they are struggling with the social effects of their ASD?

'My son, Leon, is 26 now. He was diagnosed with severe non-verbal autism when he was three. In those early days, Leon didn't understand any form of communication, would eat whatever he found - from someone's table, the floor, even from shop counters. He would bite, hit and throw things when...

A comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children by the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic. Empower your child with ADHD to thrive and succeed with this comprehensive family resource from parenting expert and child psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan...

Brought to you by Penguin. The highs, the lows, and the delightfully neurospicy – the funny and heartfelt guide for parents raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER How many times have you heard ‘he doesn’t look autistic’ or ‘she seems fine...

Practical, ready-to-use interventions to help kids and teens ease anxiety, improve mood, and stay in control. That's what you'll find in Treating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids & Adolescents. Written for front-line professionals in schools, communities, and therapy offices, this one-of-a-kind...