My 15 Favorite Guide Books for Parenting Neurodivergent Kids

Atypical kids don’t come with a manual. But my family has found harmony and joy with the help of these inclusive parenting books.

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I’m republishing this popular list with updated links because I discovered some were broken, including Mona Delahooke’s Brain Body Parenting, which is one of my top recommendations. Also, some of the books have new editions.

PARENTS: I need your input!

Please comment with your suggestions, not just for parenting books, but also books for neurodivergent kids! That’s my next project and I really want your help with it.

I won’t title this “The 15 Best Books…” because each of us is unique, and our kids are all so different. We’re not going to have the same needs. We won’t resonate with the same writing styles. I encourage you to read reviews before deciding which books are right for you, and to listen to the audio sample before buying an audiobook.

These books have been companions along my journey of discovery, from before my toddler’s ASD diagnosis up to the cusp of middle school.

I was desperate for support and understanding when my son was little. My le…