This is an indepth account of a woman's discovery of her child's neurodivergence. Unapologetic, deeply moving, this manual is for parents of neurodivergent children from Heidi Mavir, a late-identified, neurodivergent adult and parent to a teenager with autism and ADHD. This edition includes information on Pathological Demand Avoidance, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, an interview with Heidi's son Theo, and more.
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. For parents and carers of autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children. Heidi's hilarious anecdotes and heartbreaking storytelling offers validation, comfort, reassurance, and wisdom to parents who need it the most.
