Debbie Reber
When the Path Looks Different: Guiding Young Neurodivergent Children with Confidence
If your child isn’t following the “typical” developmental script, you’re not alone - and nothing is wrong. Debbie Reber reframes the early parenting journey of neurodivergent kids, highlighting what they truly need long before diagnoses or labels come into play. This talk explores attunement, co-regulation, collaboration, and the power of letting go of outdated expectations so you can lead your family with clarity and calm.
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Debbie Reber
Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, author of Differently Wired, and founder of Tilt Parenting, a top resource for families raising neurodivergent kids. Through her Full-Tilt Parenting podcast (9M+ downloads), bestselling books, and speaking, Debbie champions a strengths-based, inclusive approach to parenting. A three-time TEDx speaker and certified Positive Discipline trainer, her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on NewsNation. Debbie lives in the Netherlands with her husband and two cats, while her neurodivergent young adult attends university in Scotland. She is also the athor of "Chill: Stress-Reducing Techniques for a More Balanced, Peaceful You", "Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything"
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A positive thought ” take a pause”. To feel the feeling,look to clarity for any child. Yes labels will help to find solutions but labels should not stop or hinder them. Sadly some parents only use labels to make people feel sorry for what the parent is going through but not looking at how to actually help the child. Thank you this should be sent to many parents to learn what to do.
Thanks for your comment, Val… I’m glad you found my presentation and see its value for other parents raising neurodivergent children!
Thank you, Debbie for the explanation how to walk the path with neurodivergent children. I learnt more how to support families and the child with your knowledge.
Great how to mention diagnosis is and what diagnosis is not.
Important to breathe, pause, and self-care.
All behavior is communication and what are they telling me?
Thanks for your feedback, Heather! I love hearing what takeaways and ideas stood out to you.