The Crazy Mother’s Guide To Raising Exceptional Children: An Aussie Mum’s First Hand Experience Parenting Children Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder.
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The Crazy Mother's Guide To Raising Exceptional Children is a vital parenting book offering practical advice for raising children with Autism and Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is the only book available that addresses both of these disorders together. I see it as a survival guide for parents on how to handle tough parenting challenges, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bullying, and many other difficult issues faced by parents of special needs children. It is the size of a textbook with large print to make it easier to read, especially for parents who might have vision issues.
A Faith-Based Roadmap to Parenting Unique Kids with Love, Patience, and Purpose
Are you a Christian mother raising a child with special needs, extraordinary talents, or a unique personality? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, unsure, or even a little crazy trying to navigate parenthood? You are not alone!
The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children is a heartfelt, humorous, and faith-filled guide for moms raising children with exceptional needs—whether they have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or simply a one-of-a-kind spirit.
Inside This Book, You Will Discover:
✔ Biblical wisdom for navigating the joys and challenges of parenting exceptional children.
✔ Encouragement & real-life stories from a mother who understands the struggles.
✔ Practical strategies to help you balance faith, self-care, and motherhood.
✔ How to advocate for your child while trusting God’s plan.
✔ A reminder that God chose YOU to be your child’s mother for a reason!
💡 Perfect for: Christian moms, homeschooling parents, special needs parents, and anyone looking for faith-based parenting wisdom with a touch of humour.
📖 If you love books like Autism Out Loud, Parenting Different, The Wisdom Keepers, The Explosive Child, ADHD Is Awesome, ADHD 2.0, Unmasking Autism, Scattered Minds, Raising Exceptional Children, “Asperger Syndrome” & Relationships, Risen Motherhood, The Christian Parenting Handbook, or The Strong-Willed Child, you’ll find inspiration and hope in The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children.
Praise for this book
5.0 out of 5 stars A Crazy Mother's Joy
Reviewed in Australia on 24 February 2025
Sonia's book explains the tribulations of raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder but also expresses the joys that those children bring to the family. Her book is written with sensitivity, empathy and humour. She addresses, for example, issues such as self-harm, suicidal ideation and how to cope. Because the book is written with humour and real life stories, it is easy to read and gives insight on how to work through day-to-day ups and downs. Sonia demonstrates that every parenting situation is unique and hopes that some of the strategies she developed will help other parents in dealing with their special needs child. It is a heart-warming book to read, and it is obvious that despite the trials she and her partner have faced, the children have brought them a lot of laughter and happiness.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic depiction of real world experiences of living within the world of ASD, DID and Faith.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2025
In this heartbreakingly beautiful memoir (of sorts), Sonia shares her life’s blessings, struggles and sometimes extreme heartaches of living in the world of ASD, DID and ADHD diagnoses.
This novel is not only an amazing guide for parents, especially mothers on the trials, tribulations and rewards of this amazing little world in which we thrive, but also a Devine declaration of absolute love, compassion and commitment to her children, her husband, her support network and her faith.
Very well done Sonia.
A must for any “Crazy” Mother ready to run off with the circus!
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book! Great read
Reviewed in Australia on 13 February 2025
This is a great read! It is a wonderfully encouraging account of one families journey with ASD children. Sonia tackles her story with love and honesty. What I appreciated most about this book was her positivity on what must be difficult circumstances at times. I found it a very easy book to read. I enjoyed it so much I read it in one session.The typesetting and layout really helped me continue reading the book.
I am going to recommend this book to all my friends who are stuggling with special needs children
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book offering incredible insight into life as a mother of exceptional kids!
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2025
I love how this book is both light-hearted and humorous whilst tackling big hurdles and difficult scenarios that mothers with exceptional children often face. It shines the much-needed light of awareness on issues that often harbour misconception and indifference in the minds of many of us and it does so in a refreshing manner - well done Sonia!
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