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Differently wired : raising an exceptional child in a conventional world / Deborah Reber.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Workman Publishing, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: ix, 278 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781523502127
  • 1523502126
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Summary: "Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are--these are what Deborah Reber is calling the "differently wired" kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But 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. But now there's hope. Written by Deborah Reber, a bestselling author and mother in the midst of an eye-opening journey with her son who is twice exceptional (he has ADHD, Asperger's, and is highly gifted), Differently Wired is a how-to, a manifesto, a book of wise advice, and the best kind of been-there, done-that companion. On the one hand it's a book of saying NO, and how it's time to say no to trying to fit your round-peg kid into society's square holes, no to educational and social systems that don't respect your child, no to the anxiety and fear that keep parents stuck. And then it's a book of YES. By offering 18 paradigm shifts--what she calls "tilts"-- Reber shows how to change everything. How to "Get Out of Isolation and Connect." "Stop Fighting Who Your Child Is and Lean In." "Let Go of What Others Think." "Create a World Where Your Child Can Feel Secure." "Find Your People (and Ditch the Rest)." "Help Your Kids Embrace Self-Discovery." And through these alternative ways of being, discover how to stay open, pay attention, and become an exceptional parent to your exceptional child"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 649.1528 R291 Checked out 07/16/2024 33111008624112
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It's time to say NO to trying to fit square-peg kids into rounds holes, and YES to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy.



Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't embrace who they really are. They are the one in five "differently wired" children with ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness, autism, anxiety, or other neurodifferences, and their challenges are many. And for the parents who love them, the challenges are just as numerous, as they struggle to find the right school, the right support, the right path.

But now there's hope. Differently Wired is a revolutionary book--weaving together personal stories and a tool kit of expert advice from author Deborah Reber, it's a how-to, a manifesto, and a reassuring companion for parents who can so often feel that they have no place to turn.



At the heart of Differently Wired are 18 paradigm-shifting ideas--what the author calls "tilts," which include how to accept and lean in to your role as a parent ( #2: Get Out of Isolation and Connect ). Deal with the challenges of parenting a differently wired child ( #5: Parent from a Place of Possibility Instead of Fear ). Support yourself (# 11: Let Go of Your Impossible Expectations for Who You "Should" Be as a Parent ). And seek community ( #18: If It Doesn't Exist, Create It ).



Taken together, it's a lifesaving program to shift our thinking and actions in a way that not only improves the family dynamic, but also allows children to fully realize their best selves.



"In this generous and urgent book, Deborah Reber lets the light in. She helps parents see that they're not alone, and even better, delivers a positive action plan that will change lives."--Seth Godin, author of Linchpin



"Differently Wired will help parents of children who think differently to accept their child for who they are and facilitate their successful development."--Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain

Includes bibliographical references (page 268-271) and index.

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.

"Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are--these are what Deborah Reber is calling the "differently wired" kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But 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. But now there's hope. Written by Deborah Reber, a bestselling author and mother in the midst of an eye-opening journey with her son who is twice exceptional (he has ADHD, Asperger's, and is highly gifted), Differently Wired is a how-to, a manifesto, a book of wise advice, and the best kind of been-there, done-that companion. On the one hand it's a book of saying NO, and how it's time to say no to trying to fit your round-peg kid into society's square holes, no to educational and social systems that don't respect your child, no to the anxiety and fear that keep parents stuck. And then it's a book of YES. By offering 18 paradigm shifts--what she calls "tilts"-- Reber shows how to change everything. How to "Get Out of Isolation and Connect." "Stop Fighting Who Your Child Is and Lean In." "Let Go of What Others Think." "Create a World Where Your Child Can Feel Secure." "Find Your People (and Ditch the Rest)." "Help Your Kids Embrace Self-Discovery." And through these alternative ways of being, discover how to stay open, pay attention, and become an exceptional parent to your exceptional child"-- Provided by publisher.

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