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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Neurodivergent Parents

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We’ve had so many requests for a gift guide for neurodivergent parents, because finding just the right present can be challenging. From self-care products to practical support, these hand-picked gifts can help you treat the neurodivergent parent in your life. (Please note the links are mostly affiliate links, and we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra charge to you. We select and evaluate products independently.)

Sensory Supports & Stress Reduction

Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

gift guide for neurodivergent parentsLoops are earplugs that filter, instead of muffling, loud, damaging environmental sound while still allowing you to hear clearly. Their Experience Plus earplugs come with a removable silicone mute filter so that you can decide how much sound you would like at that moment. Without the mute filter, they have a noise reduction rating of 18 decibels. With the mute filter, they have a noise reduction rating of 23 decibels. These are a great gift for parents because you can still hear others speaking but without all of the extra overstimulating environmental noise.

Loops Experience Plugs Earplugs can be purchased here.

 


Hush Holders by 3rd Try Design

Image by 3rd Try Design

One thing I didn’t like about my loop earplugs was needing to put them back safely in their case anytime I took them out of my ears. Once they were back in my bag, I would rarely take them out, even if I noticed myself getting overstimulated. These hush holders by 3rd Try Design help me use my earplugs more frequently. My favorite place to use them is when I go dancing so that I can take breaks from the music and noise without having to commit to having my earplugs in all night.

Hush Holders by 3rd Try Design can be purchased here.

 

 


BeeVines Sleep Masks

Sleep masks are a great gift for those who have insomnia and for people who take naps during the day. For example, if you’re trying to sleep while your child is sleeping, a sleep mask may help you fall asleep faster. Sleep masks can also be used to reduce visual sensory input when you’re feeling overstimulated. Also, these sleep masks are made from hypoallergenic silk, which prevents rubbing against your skin.

BeeVines Sleep Masks can be purchased here.


Moving Sand Art Picture

My brother bought my mom one of these for her birthday, and we could not stop staring at it. Watching the sand fall into place is very relaxing, and it creates a beautiful picture once settled. If you’re looking to decorate your home and bring some calm into your life, this is a great option. Sand art comes in many different colors. This brand, Arthink, has sand art in black, blue, green, orange, purple and red.

You can purchase this sand art picture by Arthink here. 

 


Neck Massager

If you know someone who struggles with muscle pain or who could just use something to de-stress, a neck massager is a great gift. This neck massager can be used on the whole body. It also has adjustable heat, directional, and speed settings. It comes with a car adapter and a wall adapter, so you can use it wherever you need. You won’t need to worry about overheating because this massager shuts itself off after 15 minutes.
You can purchase this neck massager here.

 


Gorilla Grip Bath Pillow

Rather than leaning against the cold, hard tub, try this bath pillow. It is water-repellent and dries quickly. It also has 2 inches of foam padding to keep you comfortable during your bath. Its suction cups help it attach to the tub, so you can relax without worrying about it moving. This makes a great gift for anyone who loves baths.

You can purchase this bath pillow here.

 

 


Allura & Arcia 52 Stress Less and Self-Care Cards

When we have a moment for self-care, it can be difficult to decide what to do. There are so many different self-care techniques to choose from. Allura & Arcia’s cards make it easier to choose. With 52 exercises, this deck makes it easier to cope with stress without being bombarded by decision fatigue. These cards are also travel-sized, so you can bring them with you wherever you go.

Allura & Arcia 52 Stress Less and Self-Care Cards can be purchased here.

 


Recommended Reading:

Low-Demand Parenting by Amanda Diekman

If you are a parent to a neurodivergent child, this book about low-demand parenting may be very helpful for you. Amanda Diekman teaches you how to identify demands in your child’s life and how to remove them. This book will provide helpful strategies for how to develop a stronger, respectful, joy-filled relationship with your child.

Purchase Low-Demand Parenting on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 


Raising Antiracist Children by Britt Hawthorne

This guide provides practical advice on how to help yourself and your children become more inclusive and antiracist. The tools that Britt Hawthorne provides are accessible and informed by Hawthorne’s work as a teacher and activist. If you know a parent who is passionate about activism and social justice, this is a great gift for them.

Purchase Raising Antiracist Children on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 


Parenting at the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color by Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral

Parenting at the Intersections is a great book for those parents who have neurodivergent children of color and who want to understand how parenting is an act of liberation. Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral include advice on how to support your neurodivergent child of color, develop an authentic relationship with them, and advocate for them.

Purchase Parenting at the Intersections on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


15-Minute Focus: Regulation and Co-Regulation by Ginger Healy

While this is classroom-specific, these regulation strategies are useful for anyone with a child in their life. This book will help show you how to recognize dysregulation and strategies for how to regulate. This informative, accessible guide can help you learn the importance of self-regulation and how to co-regulate with your child.

Purchase 15-Minute Focus: Regulation and Co-Regulation on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


Differently Wired by Deborah Reber

Deborah Reber’s book describes how parents of neurodiverse children can cope with the challenges they may face, accept and support themselves as parents, and find support in their community. This empowering book is an excellent fit for any parent of a neurodivergent child.

Purchase Differently Wired on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

This book focuses on communication and how you can build a stronger relationship with your child. It offers practice advice for how to express your feelings, set limits, praise your child in a helpful way, cope with your child’s expression of strong feelings, build cooperation, and resolve conflicts.

Purchase How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


Healing Resistance by Kazu Haga

This book is an excellent resource for those who want to learn about the principles of nonviolence. Kazu Haga explains how Kingian nonviolence, developed by Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement, is a transformative way to approach conflict and activism and challenges myths about nonviolence.

Purchase Healing Resistance on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


Laziness Does Not Exist by Dr. Devon Price

This book challenges the idea that our self-worth is based on how productive we are. Dr. Devon Price explores the “laziness” lie and how it impacts our lives. This book is a good fit for people who feel like they are never doing enough and want to challenge the idea of “laziness.”

Purchase Laziness Does Not Exist on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

This book was a life changer for me. KC Davis reframes cleaning as shame-free, a form of self-compassion, and encourages readers to realize that your space should serve you, not the other way around. KC Davis is a parent herself, and she writes from that perspective, making this the perfect book for parents.

Purchase How to Keep House While Drowning on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 

 


Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

Tricia Hersey challenges the idea that productivity is the most important thing we can do and encourages us to evaluate our relationship with rest. Hersey helps us view rest as a way of reclaiming our power and resisting oppressive systems. This book is a great read for everyone because it is important that we all learn to value rest and challenge our relationship to productivity.

Purchase Rest is Resistance on Amazon or Bookshop.

 

 


Apparel

“Free Mom Hugs” T-Shirt – TeePublic

Image by Boots

This design, by Boots, is for the moms who want 2SLGBTQIA+ people to know that they are safe and are offering free mom hugs to 2SLGBTQIA+ people who may not be able to get hugs from their parents. This design by Boots can be ordered in two different fits (male and female). The availability of style, size, and colors are dependent on what fit you want. This design can be ordered in 7 different styles of t-shirts giving you the option to choose the type of t-shirt that will feel the best to you. You can also get this design on other forms of apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Check out this design and other TeePublic designs recommended by Neurodiverging here. 

 


“Spoiler Alert: Turns Out I Was Right” – TeePublic

Image by Boots

For the parent who is almost always right, this shirt is a great gift. This design by Boots can be ordered in two different fits (male and female). The availability of style, size, and colors are dependent on what fit you want. This design can be ordered in 7 different styles of t-shirts giving you the option to choose the type of t-shirt that will feel the best to you. You can also get this design on other forms of apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Check out this design and other TeePublic designs recommended by Neurodiverging here. 

 

 


Want More Recommendations?

If you’d like to view other parenting and neurodiversity books recommended by Neurodiverging Coaching, please check out the Neurodiverging Coaching Bookshop (shipping only available in the U.S.) and Neurodiverging’s Amazon page.

For more gift ideas, check out our other gift guides: Neurodivergent Book Lover’s Gift Guide, Gifts for Your Sensory Seeking Friends, and Neurodivergent-Friendly Gift Guide for Sensory Sensitivities.

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