Drawing from the author's dual perspective as a clinical psychologist and a parent of neurodivergent children, this essential book proposes a compassion-based approach to navigating the challenges of parenting. Coping with Parenting When Your Child is Neurodivergent guides parents through recognizing and managing their own emotions to provide better support for their child, with a core focus on emotional regulation for both parent and child.

• Proposes a compassion-based approach integrating therapeutic techniques and psychological theory.
• Focuses on emotional regulation strategies for both the parent and the neurodivergent child.
• Acknowledges the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in parenting neurodivergent children.
• Provides practical strategies for effective parenting and self-support.

• Understanding neurodiversity and dysregulation.
• Exploring parental feelings regarding the parenting journey.
• Navigating the assessment and diagnostic process.
• Making sense of a diagnosis and helping the child understand themselves.
• Strategies for navigating the school system and educational support.
• Fostering compassion for self and others.
• Addressing the teenage years and mental health considerations.

This text is an essential read for any parent of a neurodivergent child, supporting reflection on personal experiences and emotions and how they interact with effective parenting. It will also be of interest to mental health, healthcare, and education practitioners seeking deeper understanding of the experiences of neurodivergent children and their parents.

• Author: Ellie Atkins
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 296 pages
• Publication Date: July 1, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1041024439
• Item Weight: 448 g
• Dimensions: 156 x 17 x 234 mm

Gain practical, theory-backed guidance to enhance emotional regulation and support your neurodivergent child effectively.