Immersing readers in her own deeply personal set of circumstances, Jessica Whalley’s The Autistic Mom makes for an unforgettable read and is destined to become a literary lifeline to all those who are supporting neurodivergent children and/or those who have received a diagnosis of ASC/ADHD in adulthood (or feel they need to be assessed).
Courageous and speaking frankly about her own mental health struggles and decision to seek an assessment for herself, the timing of its publication comes at a time when the UK government is under increasing pressure to make improvements for autistic adults and children and those with ADHD.
Bursting with helpful advice and sharing an understanding of the struggles that so many other women are facing (The ADHD Foundation estimates that 50–75% of women in the UK with ADHD are undiagnosed), this generous author offers herself up as a good source of advice and support to other families and adults. And with feedback already confirming that its publication is helping readers beyond the words they are able to convey, if this subject is close to your heart, this is the book to read.
Synopsis:
A very honest account of the author's experience of being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at age 38. The difficulties and mental health struggles faced up until this point and the reasons why opting for assessment was chosen.
Following her nonverbal son's diagnosis at age three, Jessica dedicated her every moment to finding the best support and all of the information possible to help him interact, communicate and live to his full potential. This continues to be a working success however, the stress and anxiety of such pressure and the unknown had a huge effect on her own mental health.
Subsequently, after several difficult years, it was apparent that Jessica herself needed assessment for Autism and was in fact diagnosed with the condition alongside ADHD.
This book details the journey up to this point, looks at her life before having a family and being raised in a different world to what we live in today, whilst being undiagnosed.
The process of adult diagnosis, child diagnosis, advice for parents and other adults alongside positivity and inspiration make this a must read for any parent, any adult struggling with their mental health and anyone who works with children.
Published by UK Book Publishing, The Autistic Mom is available to purchase in paperback (ISBN No: 978-1916572959) priced £13.99 on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/mry2w6f8
About the author:
Following a ten year journey of neurodivergent motherhood, Jessica hopes that sharing her background, experience and advice will help other parents and undiagnosed/newly diagnosed adults (especially females) alongside educating wider society of the true reality of these conditions.
The Autistic Mom - a mother's perspective of raising a nonverbal autistic child and neurodivergent diagnoses later in life.
Many women, in particular, are being diagnosed as adults with Autism Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD following becoming parents to children who have these conditions.
This is a brutally honest, but positive book with a wealth of detailed guidance and advice that will undoubtedly support anyone on a similar journey.
A must read for any parent, anyone struggling with their mental health, anyone who works with children and anyone who has doubts regarding autism and/or ADHD and wants to learn more.
This is the author's debut book which has been a lifelong dream as an avid reader.
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