A head full of gold

A head full of gold

What neurodivergent children need and how we can empower them

One in five children is diagnosed with or suspected to have autism, ADHD, learning difficulties like dyslexia and dyscalculia or are highly gifted. The renowned elementary school pedagogue Saskia Niechzial focusses on the strengths of neurodivergent children, without loosing sight of their difficulties. In doing so she unburdens the whole family. Competent, sympathetically and very personal (two of her own children are neurodivergent too as well as herself) Niechzial recommends every day live assistances and coping strategies. She shows parents how to encourage self-image and independence in their children. Likewise, networks and contacts are pointed out that help with questions regarding different therapies, medications and funding options. Teachers and educators will find advice and guidance as well. • Bestselling author does away with the deficit-oriented view on neurodivergence • unburdens families by focussing on strengths • For the first time: the most common forms of neurodivergence in one book