Your Child Is Not Broken
Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles
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Heidi Mavir
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Heidi Mavir
About this listen
This audiobook is passionately and evocatively read by the author, Heidi Mavir.
An updated edition of the Sunday Times bestseller.
Your Child Is Not Broken is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently.
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.
This updated 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.
Your Child Is Not Broken is a call to arms for parents and carers of autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children. It is the book that no one has dared to write but every parent needs to read. Heidi’s hilarious anecdotes and heartbreaking storytelling offer validation, comfort, reassurance and wisdom to parents who need it the most.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- HAYLEY PORTER
- 17-08-23
A really real and helpful book for parents
I dont have time to read books so listening to audio enabled me to listen to this fantastic book. very real and up to date with useful info . I will be looking up RSD for my autistic/adhd/gad/ocd daughter . Thank you for being brutally honest about your life experiences.
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- Dan shave
- 31-07-23
I needed to hear this.
This is what I needed to hear. The struggle has been and continues to be overwhelming, but hearing everything written in this book gives you the courage to fight on.
thank you so much.
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- Diane C.
- 25-08-23
Loved It!
Thankyou for writing this book, loved it! At 64 with a grown up family, so many things are relatable. Was recommended it by my daughter, who is working relentlessly and tirelessly on a ehcp for my grandaughter. I have bought a copy of the book to give to my other daughter, who I know will relate to this too, for her children too. As you say "the apple doesn't fall far the tree" :)
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- Ryder
- 12-05-23
Game-changing!
Armed with this powerful, frank and insightful book I will be more circumspect as I navigate the world and advocate for my kids. Thank you, Heidi.
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- L Mackintosh
- 30-05-23
Essential
Refreshing. Authentic. Informative. Helpful. Supportive. Embracing. Funny - thank god, I needed the laugh. Thank you Heidi
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- Sally
- 07-05-24
Should be a must read for anyone who works with children
This book spoke to me, it's a beacon of light for anyone starting to doubt themselves and their parenting ability in relation to their neurodivergent child. Thank you.
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- richard jones
- 18-09-23
Really enlightening
My daughter has just received an autism diagnosis. I am fairly sure I am also autistic (I have learnt this through the assessment process for her) and that her two younger siblings also are autistic. This is the first book I have listened to since my daughter’s diagnosis and I have found it so helpful and affirming. There have been so many times when I have not listened to my gut instinct because of advice I have received from others (partly because of having very low self-esteem myself) and this has really helped me to trust myself at times as I really do know my children best. This book is (appropriately) in parts angry, funny and reassuring and I loved the direct style. I also thought the interview with Theo was a great addition. Thank you Heidi.
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- Mrs R
- 11-05-23
Wow! I think everyone should read/listen to this.
I thought the first version of this book was powerful, insightful, validating, eye-opening and authentic - the same is true of this updated version, plus some (if you already have the original, it is worth getting this version too).
For me, this book/audiobook is a life-changer - it has touched my heart and mind in many ways and has brought me some much needed peace of mind and renewed strength. I cannot think of a more empowering book than this one.
If you, like me, appreciate this book, I also recommend the author's webinars and courses.
Your Child Is Not Broken would be a thoughtful gift for any parent; a persuasive antidote to thrust into the face of dismissive friends or family members (keep multiple spare copies at the ready in your handbag); and an informative read for any professional who might benefit from better understanding neurodivergent family life, parent blame and gaslighting (even if they don't realise it yet - they might never know, if they don't read this book).
If only everyone on the planet were to absorb this book - the world would become a significantly better place for everyone.
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- Victoria Mchugh
- 08-06-23
A must read
this book is a game changer. Everyone needs to read it. thank you for sharing
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- Gemm
- 22-11-23
Must read!!!
It is so good to hear someone that sounds like me!!! A must read for everyone not just parents of neurodivergent children!! teachers sencos can do with listening or reading this!!!
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