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In She's Just Spirited, Nefertiti Austin writes with the perfect blend of frankness and compassion. By sharing her story and hard-won wisdom, she offers a reassuring, must-read guide for any parent navigating the neurodivergent journey without a map. It's accessible, affirming, and full of hope.

Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired

Nefertiti Austin's She's Just Spirited: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child and the Diagnosis That Changes Everything is a compassionate, inclusive, strengths-based, practical guide to raising neurodiverse children and navigating the special education system. With honesty and humility, Austin draws from her own lived experience, research and expert interviews to equip readers with all the real-life tools and resources they need to feel more confident and less alone. She's Just Spirited even addresses the often-overlooked impact on siblings and family dynamics. A must-read for anyone fully immersed in the joys and challenges of raising or supporting a neurodiverse child!

Phyllis L. Fagell, licensed therapist, school counselor, and author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond-and How Parents Can Help and Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times

She's Just Spirited meets parents of neurodivergent girls where they are: in need of empathy and respect for a diagnosis that may have upended their lives. Compassionate and easy to access, Austin makes an important contribution to a field that has historically ignored the experience of girls. A necessary resource for educators and caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent girls of all ages.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult