“This is the book I wish I had when my daughter, Chloé, was diagnosed with autism. The book I wish I had when raising any of my children as they faced challenges or didn’t fit into the 'normal'. I have written it for every parent who wants to encourage and affirm their children for who they are, not for who they are destined to be.” - Sarah Hayden

Parenting can be tough. Parenting a neurodiverse child in a neurotypical world can be even tougher. But know that you are not alone – all the support, guidance, and encouragement you need is here. Sarah Hayden, a social worker, mother, and neurodivergent person, helps you step back from what you thought you had to know about parenting neurodivergent children. Covering diagnoses, family life, siblings, school, adolescence, therapy, nutrition, relationships with peers, and much more, Sarah provides fresh ideas and practical tools on how to support your child in being their best and most authentic self.

Equipped with professional experience and hard-earned lessons from her own parenting journey, she also shares the story of her daughter Chloé Hayden’s autism and ADHD diagnosis and how this shifted her expectations and parenting approach. There are insights from Chloé herself, questions and answers addressing the most common inquiries Sarah receives from parents, and her own story of adult diagnosis. With warmth, humor, and a touch of magic, “Parenting Different” shows you how to help your neurodivergent child not just survive, but thrive in a neurotypical world.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0325, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm