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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Offers ideas and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in educational settings.
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6) ★ Neurowild -
https://www.instagram.com/neurowild
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Features illustrations and resources that promote understanding and support for neurodiversity.
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7) The Regulated Classroom - https://www.instagram.com/regulatedclassroom
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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
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Explores research, amplifies autistic voices, and strives to rewrite the narrative of neurodiversity.
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2) ★ Neurodiversity Podcast - https://www.neurodiversitypodcast.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Expands the conversation about neurodiversity by exploring various perspectives and experiences.
Websites/People to Follow
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1) ★ Autism Level UP -
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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
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A guide designed to help parents understand their autistic children better.
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3) ★ Bright and Quirky -
https://www.brightandquirky.com
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Provides support for parents raising twice-exceptional (2e) children, offering a range of resources and advice.
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4) ★ Debbie Reber -
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A parenting activist dedicated to helping parents raise differently wired kids in a conventional world.
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5) ★ Neurobears -
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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
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Provides training and resources to empower teams with a better understanding of neurodiversity.
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7) ★ Profectum -
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Offers a parent toolkit and other training resources aimed at supporting neurodiverse children.
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8) Star Institute -
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A comprehensive resource for learning about sensory processing and related challenges.
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9) ★ Understood.org -
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An online resource that offers quizzes, workplace resources, a parenting app, and much more.
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10) Universal Design for Learning -
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A framework aimed at providing universal support for all learners in educational settings.