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Parenting Resources

Items with a ★ are primarily focused on neurodiversity.​

Books:


1) Brain-Body Parenting -

https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Body-Parenting-Managing-Behavior-Resilient/dp/0063061317

  • A book that explores the connection between the brain and body in parenting, offering insights into how to nurture children effectively.

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2) Connections of Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline -

https://www.amazon.com/Connections-Over-Compliance-Perceptions-Discipline/dp/1948018896

  • This book challenges traditional views on discipline and encourages a shift towards more compassionate approaches.

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3) ★ Different, Not Less -

https://www.amazon.com/Different-Not-Less-neurodivergents-embracing/dp/1922616184

  • A collection of stories from neurodiverse individuals who share their experiences of being misunderstood and undervalued.

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4) ★ Differently Wired -

https://www.amazon.com/Differently-Wired-Raising-Exceptional-Conventional/dp/1523502126

  • Offers practical advice and encouragement for parents raising neurodiverse children in a world that doesn’t always understand them. 

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5) The Explosive Child -

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+explosive+child

  • A guide for parents and educators on understanding and managing challenging behaviors in children.

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6) The Whole-Brain Child -

https://www.example.com/the-whole-brain-child

  • Explains how to nurture developing minds with practical strategies that promote healthy brain development.

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7) ★ Sincerely, Your Autistic Child -

https://www.example.com/sincerely-your-autistic-child 

  • An anthology written by autistic individuals, offering their personal insights and advice to parents.

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8) ★ Wonderfully Wired Brains - https://www.example.com/wonderfully-wired-brains 

  • A book celebrating the unique wiring of neurodiverse brains and encouraging a new perspective on neurodiversity.

Social Media:


1) ★ Emily King, PhD -

https://www.instagram.com/dremilyking  

  • Offers support and resources for parents and teachers on raising and educating neurodiverse children.

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2) End Seclusion -

https://www.twitter.com/endseclusion

  • A powerful resource that amplifies the voices of researchers, educators, therapists, and parents on the topic of ending seclusion in schools.

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3) ★ Giraffe Party -

https://www.facebook.com/giraffeparty  

  • A curated safe space for open discussions about neurodiversity and related topics.

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4) ★ Greg Santucci OT -

https://www.instagram.com/gregsantucciot  

  • Provides insights into sensory processing and the importance of looking beyond behaviors in neurodiverse children.

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5) ★ Neurodiversity Classroom - https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityclassroom 

  • Offers ideas and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in educational settings.

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6) ★ Neurowild -

https://www.instagram.com/neurowild 

  • Features illustrations and resources that promote understanding and support for neurodiversity.

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7) The Regulated Classroom - https://www.instagram.com/regulatedclassroom

  • Provides strategies and thoughts on promoting regulation in the classroom for all students.

Podcasts

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1) ★ Learn, Play, Thrive - https://www.learnplaythrive.com/podcast 

  • Explores research, amplifies autistic voices, and strives to rewrite the narrative of neurodiversity.

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2) ★ Neurodiversity Podcast - https://www.neurodiversitypodcast.com 

  • Covers a wide range of topics related to neurodiversity, providing valuable insights for listeners.

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3) ★ The Neurodivergent Woman - https://www.neurodivergentwoman.com 

  • Aims to amplify the voices of neurodivergent women by sharing intimate stories of their lived experiences.

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4) ★ Tilt Parenting -

https://www.tiltparenting.com/podcast 

  • Focuses on providing support and resources for parents raising differently wired children.

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5) ★ Two Sides of the Spectrum -https://www.learnplaythrive.com/two-sides-of-the-spectrum 

  • Explores research and amplifies autistic voices, while challenging traditional views on autism in life and therapy.

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6) ★ Uniquely Human - https://www.uniquelyhuman.com/podcast 

  • Expands the conversation about neurodiversity by exploring various perspectives and experiences.

Websites/People to Follow

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1) ★ Autism Level UP -

https://www.autismlevelup.com

  • Offers a wealth of tools for neurodiversity, curated by an autistic advocate and occupational therapist.

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2) ★ Autistic Science Person - https://www.autisticscienceperson.com 

  • A guide designed to help parents understand their autistic children better.

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3) ★ Bright and Quirky -

https://www.brightandquirky.com 

  • Provides support for parents raising twice-exceptional (2e) children, offering a range of resources and advice.

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4) ★ Debbie Reber -

https://www.debbiereber.com 

  • A parenting activist dedicated to helping parents raise differently wired kids in a conventional world.

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5) ★ Neurobears -

https://www.neurobears.com 

  • A video resource aimed at explaining brain differences to children in an engaging way.

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6) ★ Neurodivergent Insights - https://www.neurodivergentinsights.com 

  • Provides training and resources to empower teams with a better understanding of neurodiversity.

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7) ★ Profectum -

https://www.profectum.org 

  • Offers a parent toolkit and other training resources aimed at supporting neurodiverse children.

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8) Star Institute -

https://www.spdstar.org

  • A comprehensive resource for learning about sensory processing and related challenges.

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9) ★ Understood.org -

https://www.understood.org 

  • An online resource that offers quizzes, workplace resources, a parenting app, and much more.

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10) Universal Design for Learning -

https://www.cast.org/udl

  • A framework aimed at providing universal support for all learners in educational settings.

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