Your Neurodiverse Child - by Nechama Sorscher (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book enables readers to understand, manage, and improve the way their child copes with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disorders (LD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and cultivates positive beliefs around learning differences in order to help neurodiverse children thrive.

Book Synopsis

This book enables readers to understand, manage, and improve the way their child copes with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disorders (LD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and cultivates positive beliefs around learning differences in order to help neurodiverse children thrive.

Review Quotes

As a special education service provider, I appreciated Dr. Sorscherrsquo;s Your Neurodiverse Child. Her tips for improving social-emotional learning skills are practical and grounded in having a deep understanding of each childrsquo;s individuality. As someone who works with children with different learning needs, I found this book to be a helpful guide for educators and parents too. Highly recommend!

Dr. Sorscher has drawn upon her wealth of professional and personal experiences to give neurodivergent individuals, as well as mental health professionals, parents, and educators, an eminently useful guide. She discusses diagnostic categories, such as ADHD, learning disorders, and autism spectrum disorders, in a rich and sensitive way which transcends the intellectualized, detached language of psychiatric literature, revealing the profound human experiences of those struggling with neurocognitive challenges, and offering indispensable insight to those who surround and care for them. This is an excellent and highly recommended resource, providing down-to-earth advice rooted in up-to-date empirical research.

Dr. Sorscher understands both the challenges and unique potentials faced by children with attention, learning, and socioemotional struggles. In this essential guide for teachers and parents, she combines up-to-date research with practical strategies for use in the classroom and at home, helping these young learners improve upon their skills and self-esteem. Packed with actionable advice and real-life examples, Dr. Sorscher provides caregivers with the tools they need to foster growth, resilience, and confidence in young learners with diverse needs. Your Neurodivergent Child is brimming with compassion and expertise, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to support students with diverse learning profiles.

This book is a practical guide for parents offering strategies on how to help their child succeed. It aids parents in understanding their childrsquo;s strengths and challenges, as well as developing realistic expectations. Your Neurodiverse Child is clearly written, easy to read, and gives relatable examples. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, particularly parenting a child with special needs, and this book helps to make it a little easier.

With great empathy and understanding, using many relatable examples and case studies, Dr. Sorscher has laid out vital strategies to help neurodivergent children flourish and reach their greatest potential. A must-read for parents, teachers, and truly everyone dedicated to inclusivity.

About the Author

Nechama Sorscher, PhD, is a New York City-based clinical psychologist who treats a diverse range of patients specializing in neurocognitive challenges. She also teaches and supervises graduate students at the William Alanson White Institute. Sorscher is the author of a forthcoming book for clinicians, A Psychodynamic Approach to Neurocognitive Challenges: Assessment and Intervention.