Episode 8: Wonderfully Wired Brains

"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

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Intro Music: Sense Of Purpose by HoliznaCC0

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 On episode 8, we have an incredibly special guest…Neurodivergent Children’s book Author Louise Gooding!

She is based in the United Kingdom and is the Author of Wonderfully Wired Brains, which is the BEST SELLING children’s BOOK on neurodiversity, and personally My Favorite Book to introduce and explain neurodiversity for families!

I think it’s a great book for a Christmas Gift and to prepare for the Neurodiversity Celebration Week that happens every year in March!

I encourage you to follow her on instagram @onceuponalouise and check out some of her newest available books!

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Keep up with Louise at:

https://www.louisegooding.com/

She currently offers school visits, LIVE online reading, Q&A sessions, and Custom Events or Workshops!

Where to buy Louise Gooding books:

Wonderfully Wired Brains:

https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Wonderfully-Wired-Brains-by-Louise-Gooding-author-Ruth-Burrows-illustrator/9780241568163

Just like me: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/just-like-me-40-neurologically-and-physically-diverse-people-who-broke-stereotypes-louise-gooding/4904200?ean=9781787418486

The Memory Book:

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-memory-book-a-reassuring-story-about-understanding-dementia-louise-gooding/4995317?ean=9781526363756

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Show references:

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/the-new-history-of-autism-part-i/

New rabbit hole info about ADHD history:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22323122/

I mentioned the actor:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat_Fraser_(actor)

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

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