Raising an Emotionally Charged Ostrich
Surviving Autism & ADHD with Honesty, Humour, and Low Standards
This isn’t your typical autism or ADHD parenting guide.
There are no miracle morning routines, no Pinterest-ready schedules, and no glossy advice on 'fixing' your child.
Instead, it’s an unfiltered, painfully honest, and offbeat funny memoir about raising a neurodivergent child and trying not to lose your mind in the process.
Part relatable chaos, part practical insight, Raising an Emotionally Charged Ostrich offers real-life parenting support for those navigating autism, ADHD, or both. It’s the kind of book you turn to when you’re done with polite advice and just want the truth - the tired, messy, laugh-through-tears kind of truth.
There are helpful bits, things that you may find useful, as well as emotionally scarring metaphors, tantrums, tears, breakthroughs, and biscuit crumbs.
This book is not a manual - it’s survival.
With humour.
With love.
And with no filter.
So if you’re parenting a neurodivergent child and looking for something real, or just need to know you’re not the only one hiding in the bathroom with a snack, this one’s for you.
Disclaimer:
This book contains adult content, potentially offensive language, and humour that some may find uncomfortable. If you're easily offended or prefer a more sanitised experience, you may want to press 'next' in your search.
If, however, you're ready for unfiltered truths, chaotic parenting moments, and a good laugh (even at the messiest parts of life), then buckle up and dive in.
Rebel Jones is a writer, parent, and professional biscuit-briber based in the UK. With a knack for humour and a refusal to sugarcoat the chaos, Rebel shares personal insights and practical survival tips for raising a neurodiverse child.