Differently Wired

Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

De: Deborah Reber

Narrado por: Deborah Reber

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 best-selling 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.

©2018 Deborah Reber (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

Incredibly helpful for all kinds of neurodiversity

I'll admit this book sat in my library for many, many months before I finally tackled it, but I am so very glad that I did. At some point I had gotten the idea that maybe the focus was on twice exceptional, "2E," kids. I am happy to report this is not at all the case, despite the author's son's 2E status. As a mom of two autistic kids (and one tbd) with many varied abilities, but a lot of academic and other struggles, I still found the advice and perspective shifts immensely helpful. At the same time as my middle child's "ASD level 3" diagnosis, I was also diagnosed with "level 1" autism (formerly Asperger's), and I anticipate using many of the strategies in my own life as well as my kids'. Truly cannot recommend this listen highly enough. This is my first time writing a review, it's so good!!

great read for parents of not so typical kids

An uplifting and encouraging read for parents of "differently wired" kids (ADHD, ASD, gifted, 2e, LD, anxiety, depression, etc.). As a psychologist who works with differently wired kids, I found this to be a gentle guide for parents toward accepting, understanding, and supporting their children, as well as an opportunity to realize they are not alone.

Great information and insights!

We are just starting on this path with our grandson and this book is so helpful in showing us a path already walked. It may not be the same one we walk but it is so great to have some insight before we start! Thank you Deborah and Asher for sharing!

AMAZING🤩

This was such an easy read. This mom and author shares so much insight and wisdom. I didn't want the book to end!

loved this book.

I enjoyed hearing about these parenting situations and strategies . It's so easy to assume it's all your fault and it will never get better. Wrong!