Routledge Resilient Caregiving for Neurodivergent Children: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Finding Joy

Resilient Caregiving for Neurodivergent Children is a supportive, neuroaffirming, and practical guide that helps caregivers protect their own well-being while managing the emotional and day-to-day challenges of raising a neurodivergent child. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this invaluable guide blends strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with real-life stories and clinical experience. Unlike many parenting resources that focus primarily on the child, this book places the caregiver’s emotional health at the center of family well-being. Parents, caregivers, and guardians will learn how to make space for difficult emotions, such as shame and guilt, ease their overwhelm, and reconnect with their values while building sustainable self-care habits. Chapters include reflective exercises, illustrative case stories, sample scripts, as well as key takeaways to help readers find strength and build emotional resilience at different stages of their caregiving journey. This book offers essential resources to help caregivers prevent burnout and help their child―and themselves―thrive. Combining therapeutic tools with a lived understanding of neurodiversity, this book provides compassionate approaches to care and self-care for parents, guardians, and professionals alike.