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A Unique Normal: 12 Mistakes We Made Raising Autistic Kids
From the creators of the
7-Ahead
YouTube channel comes a powerful, practical, and hope-filled guide for parents raising autistic kids.
In A Unique Normal, Holly and Adam Anderson pull back the curtain on what it really means to raise autistic children in a world that rarely understands them. Through twelve honest, deeply personal chapters, they share the biggest mistakes they made—and the life-changing lessons they learned along the way.
As parents of five (two autistic), the Andersons know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure. From financial strain to school battles and sleepless nights, they’ve walked a long, messy road—and built something beautiful anyway. Alongside real stories from their family’s RV adventures through National Parks, they offer practical tools, affirmations, and encouragement for families at any stage of the autism journey.
Topics
Letting go of social pressureNavigating judgment and misinformationProtecting your marriage and mental healthFostering resilience, independence, and joy in your childrenWith a foreword by Temple Grandin and stories from their cross-country RV travels, A Unique Normal will make you laugh, cry, and most of all, feel a little less alone.
In A Unique Normal, Holly and Adam Anderson pull back the curtain on what it really means to raise autistic children in a world that rarely understands them. Through twelve honest, deeply personal chapters, they share the biggest mistakes they made—and the life-changing lessons they learned along the way.
As parents of five (two autistic), the Andersons know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure. From financial strain to school battles and sleepless nights, they’ve walked a long, messy road—and built something beautiful anyway. Alongside real stories from their family’s RV adventures through National Parks, they offer practical tools, affirmations, and encouragement for families at any stage of the autism journey.
Topics
Letting go of social pressureNavigating judgment and misinformationProtecting your marriage and mental healthFostering resilience, independence, and joy in your childrenWith a foreword by Temple Grandin and stories from their cross-country RV travels, A Unique Normal will make you laugh, cry, and most of all, feel a little less alone.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2026
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February 20, 2026
Amazing parenting book!
While this book is written for the parents of autistic children, parents of neurotypical children will also find a lot of wisdom in these pages. The Andersons advocate for their children with a fervor that is inspiring. Their willingness to share some of their most vulnerable moments for the benefit of others makes their message so much stronger.
While this book is written for the parents of autistic children, parents of neurotypical children will also find a lot of wisdom in these pages. The Andersons advocate for their children with a fervor that is inspiring. Their willingness to share some of their most vulnerable moments for the benefit of others makes their message so much stronger.
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