Differently Wired

Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

By: Deborah Reber

Narrated by: Deborah Reber

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's 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 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.

Inspirational

I related so much to Deborah and Asher' s story and found so much inspiration in knowing that tilting my perspective as a parent and leaning in, we could find the right path for our differently wired girl. I highly recommend this book to any parents who are struggling to find the right path for their differently wired child.

Love this book.

All parents of twice exceptional children need this book. It’s motivating and empowering. Deborah is so real too. I just loved it!!

Mom to a 7 year boy with ADHD

This book was exactly what I was looking for. This speaks to the struggles of being a parent to a differently wired child and helps with coping with it. It gave me security in what I am doing for my son and encouragement to continue the fight. It helps you recognize what is not and what is. Much love for this book! Definitely recommended!

EXCELLENT!!!

It makes me reflect on my own school-life, that of our kids, and all that we did wrong!

If only we had read this book 50 years ago…!!

Thank you! Am sure that many parents and kids will benefit from it now!

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!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book

Raising a twice exceptional child is not easy. This book gives me the courage to homeschool if we need to take that route down the road. I enjoyed the story and performance and recommend it to other parents.

Debbie Reber is my hero

Debbie Reber does it again! Masterfully written and eloquently spoken. Her podcast and this book has helped me so much raising my differently wired son. We need more people like her on this planet. I truly worship the ground that Debbie walks on! Well done to say the least.

compelling journey into the realm of neurodiversity

"Differently Wired" by Deborah Reber is a compelling journey into the realm of neurodiversity, illuminating the path for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children with deft precision and a tender touch.

Reber's prose shines, interweaving enlightening anecdotes with research-based insights. This book serves as a wellspring of hope and confidence, especially for parents navigating this complex terrain. Reber assures parents that they have the power to create a nurturing environment for their neurodiverse children, a message conveyed with palpable empathy and optimism.

The true brilliance of "Differently Wired" is its ability to shift perspectives - rather than focusing on 'fixing' these children, Reber encourages readers to celebrate their unique abilities and adapt to their needs. This pivotal message resonates long after the book is closed.

"Differently Wired" stands out as a transformative guide that helps parents foster a supportive environment for neurodiverse children. Reber not only offers invaluable guidance but also builds a community where understanding, acceptance, and love flourish. Through this book, she encourages us all to embrace neurodiversity, offering a fresh lens through which to view human diversity in all its splendor.

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.