YOUR CHILD IS NOT BROKEN: Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles

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Part autobiography, part parenting manual, Your Child Is Not Broken is a no-holds-barred account of Heidi's discovery of her child's neurodivergence. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown Follow Heidi's irreverent and brutally honest story of her fight to be seen, heard and supported, while swimming against a tide of parent blame, ableist stereotypes and the weight of other people's opinions.

This would have been so beneficial at the start of the journey likewise where we are now with diagnosis and out of school waiting for specialist school place to become available this has been helpful. As the mother of a ND child awaiting assessment, I’m spending a lot of my free time reading as much as I can about both ASD and ADHD (my daughter shows signs of both), and seeking advice and words of wisdom from parents of fellow ND children who uphold similar gentle parenting values to my own. Tonkinson said: “We are in awe of Heidi and what she has managed to achieve in the face of countless obstacles. It will be a privilege to support her efforts and build on the fantastic work she has done in raising awareness and offering support to families the world over. We have already had translation publishers snapping at our heels to get this out in their territories. Heidi’s humanity, empathy and the relevance of her story know no boundaries.”From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Follow Heidi's irreverent and brutally honest story of her fight to be seen, heard and supported, while swimming against a tide of parent blame, ableist stereotypes and the weight of other people’s opinions. Although this is a very serious and hard topic to write about and I’m sure every parent goes through those pull your hair out times in life to a certain degree, but Heidi puts the humour into those moments as well as being honest about her struggles. It’s an eye opener to see a different perspective on those well meaning lay persons and professionals that are doing their best to help, but it more often than not ends up being more detrimental. I know it sounds callous but I found these written encounters the funniest.

Heidi's hilarious anecdotes and heartbreaking storytelling offer validation, comfort, reassurance and wisdom to parents who need it the most. I am currently that parent and do you know what. This book has validated and helped me see it's okay to be that parent. Even if I do question myself many times a day. Bluebird describes Your Child is Not Broken as a “must-read book” for parents of neurodivergent children.

If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us So much truth and all the facts that parents come across and face to face with the reality of living with a neurodivergent child that tries to find their way into a explicitly neurotypical world. This is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently. Heidi almost died working out why that was necessary. It’s not about complying with the norms of society, but rather meeting each individual where they are and accepting their differences as qualities to their uniqueness. Believing your child is not broken!

this book found me at the perfect time. i don’t think i’ll ever stop thinking about it, nor will i stop recommending it. This needs to be read by parents of both neurodivergent and parents of neurotypical children. It needs to be read by teachers, early year workers and all the professionals that work with families who should have the children's best interests at the heart of decisions.

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It tells you that whilst you feel like you are battling and at war with local authorities and professionals you are right to be that parent. I also have to say you come across some amazing professionals too who only have your child's best interests at heart. Parents of Autistic and neurodivergent kids will relate so hard to her experiences and will feel less alone after reading this. You may cry, you will laugh, and you will learn. Neutral point - there was a lot here that I personally have already read and thought about. Perhaps if you are newer to reading/learning/thinking about autism then you will get more from it than I did - clearly a lot of people love it. Money Matters Neurodiversity Preparing for University - Subject Reading Lists Reading For Pleasure Stationery I can almost feel heidi giving me the tightest squeeze and reminding me that i’m a bad bitch & can get through whatever this crazy ride throws at me - for me and for my kiddo.

My first book, "YOUR CHILD IS NOT BROKEN - Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles" was released in January 2022. Bluebird has acquired rights to the self-published, Sunday Times bestselling Your Child is Not Broken: Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles by Heidi Mavir. Carole Tonkinson, publisher at Bluebird, acquired world rights direct from the author. Your Child Is Not Broken" is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently. Heidi Mavir almost died working out why that was necessary. An unapologetic, deeply moving manual for parents of neurodivergent children from Heidi Mavir, a late-identified, neurodivergent adult and parent to an autistic/ADHD teenager. I set up EOTAS Matters to support other families facing some of the same challenges I faced when my son, Theo, hit burnout and became too unwell to go to school.

Your Child is Not Broken: Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles

Mavir added: “I am so thrilled to be working with Bluebird. Together, I know that we are going to reach even more families and help them to feel supported and seen.” The part about consent really highlighted to me that me saying no to suggestions is good and shows my child they have the choice they can consent to what they do and don't want to do.