Chapter One: My Story 5
Chapter Two: The Neuroscience of Connection 16
Chapter Three: Uniquely Wired Kids 22
Chapter Four: Low-Demand Parenting 25
Chapter Five: How to Drop Demands 38
Chapter Six: How to Get Started with Low-Demand Parenting 60
Chapter Seven: Practical Examples 62
Chapter Eight: Low-Demand Parenting & Screens 69
Chapter Nine: A Low-Demand Approach to Screens 76
Chapter Ten: Low-Demand Co-Parenting 88
Chapter Eleven: A Low-Demand Approach to Co-Parenting 93
Chapter Twelve: Toward a Thriving Future 109
RESOURCES 115
FOR FURTHER READING 129
Acknowledgements 133
About The Author 135
Bestselling easy-read guide for parents on how to help your neurodivergent family thrive by reducing family conflict through dropping demands from daily life. 25,000 copies sold!
Amanda Diekman is soulful Presbyterian pastor, spiritual director, coach, and autistic contemplative. She has been published at Not An Autism Mom, PDA Parents, the Mighty, and Motherly. She lives in Durham NC with her husband and 3 children.
Parents of neurodivergent children, especially parents of kids who
fit the PDA profile of autism, will benefit from reading Amanda
Diekman's book on low-demand parenting. In addition to giving clear
guidance, her heartfelt journey of acceptance is a beautiful
read.
*Diane Gould, Founder PDA North America*
An empowering and compassionate guide for parents seeking an
alternative approach to raising their children. This book
beautifully captures the essence of low-demand parenting, providing
practical strategies to honor children's boundaries, build trust,
and nurture their authentic selves. It's a game-changer for those
ready to embrace a radically respectful and joy-filled relationship
with their kids. A must-read for any parent looking to break free
from traditional parenting norms.
*Debbie Reber, host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast and author of
Differently Wired.*
Drawing from her expertise and life experience as an autistic
adult, Amanda Diekman's 'Low-Demand Parenting' offers a
compassionate and practical guide for parents that will increase
their understanding and the experience of their neurodivergent
children. Amanda provides guidance to support and develop trust
with all children, even those with the most difficulty dealing with
the challenges of a neurotypical world. As a result, parents will
be set on a path to foster genuine connections and develop a
positive sense of self. 'Low-Demand Parenting' is a breath of fresh
air given all the discipline oriented approaches that confront
parents, and will be a valuable resource for creating a nurturing
environment where children can thrive and be celebrated for who
they are.
*Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Author of Uniquely Human: A
Different Way of Seeing Autism and The SCERTS Model*
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