Your Child is Not Broken: Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles

The best book I have ever read on parenting a neuro-divergent child. Extremely relatable (just change the names and it could have been written about my very situation!) Heidi has the rare skill of being able to cut through the crap and tell it like it is, with the brutal honesty that has been severely lacking in my journey. For anyone who criticises the swearing, I can only say, you’ve obviously never been through this because I have learnt a whole new vocabulary dealing with the broken school and social care system and the only way to describe it is in the exact tone Heidi has! Heidi - I thank you, I salute your bravery and I wish there were more people just like you. You are what the world needs. From a fellow Fig.

I read this in one sitting, it is utterly refreshing to have people like Heidi sharing her story with complete honesty. This book took me right back to some very difficult moments with my own child, articulated that feeling when you go with the advice from the experts rather than trust your gut and what your child is telling you. The next page would have me reading with a knowing smile at some of the situations, through to laughing out loud. Heidi perfectly articulates the experience of parents of ND kids, it’s utterly relatable and validating.

I cried. So much of this book resonates with me & my family, it hit so very hard, but in a good way. Every single day I find myself questioning my decisions, fighting guilt & wondering if I’m pushing too hard or not enough, but reading this book has made me realise I’m not alone. This book will stay with me forever & will be a guide when I need reminding that doing what is right for my family is 100% the right thing to do. I recommend this book to all parents but especially those of neurodivergent children. The swearing & brutal honesty is just an added bonus!

Book was amazing, thank you Heidi, followed you for a while and recently a local authority Educational Psychologist who specialises in ASD/PDA came to see me. Somehow we got on to talking about you and your book, and she said it was a must read! I have been meaning to purchase but after she said it! I went straight on amazon and ordered! Recieved yesterday finished this afternoon! I can't give any bad feedback! Only 1 thing I wished more your sweary amazing authentic self was shown more! I know it a book and cannot be to bad but I adore that about you how real and true to yourself you are!

I could not put this book down. I rarely read because I can never focus (thanks ADHD! 🤣). Every bit of this book resonated with what we go through in our family life. I've always been told that my daughter needs to "learn to fit in and cope with every day expectations because the world won't change for her", turns out that, actually, maybe the world does need to change to be more neurodivergent knowledgeable.Thank you so so much for writing this book. I hope that Nigel reads all your wonderful reviews and weeps. Sod off Nigel 🤣

I wish I'd read this book 3 years ago when my daughter was burning out from years of masking at school. I read this book in about 3 hours I couldn't put it down, so much resonated with me. It's a brilliant book written with humour and empathy for parents going through what the author did with her own child

Too early to comment as only just started reading the book, however the start of the book has captured my interest. I was drawn to reading this because it was written by someone who has lived experiences and overcome challenges.

Makes you realise you are not alone in your thoughts and feelings.