I was extremely pleasantly surprised by this book. So many times these types of books are really just the same type of information presented in a different way, without the feeling of lived experience, without giving you any real lifestyle actionable tools but this was different. We are a family of neurodivergent parents and kids, nutrition is a CONSTANT struggle and this book really validates, and addresses those struggles in a compassionate and normalizing way. I think this book will be so incredible valuable to a lot of parents and people who may have late diagnosis and may not have realized the difficulty of nourishing self.

Thank you so much to the publisher for this ALC opportunity and the Author for sharing their wisdom and knowledge.

I was really impressed by the compassionate presentation of such a complex and important subject. Neurodivergent folks struggle so deeply in all aspects of life. For a young, vulnerable child the complexities of a neurodivergent brain can feel completely crippling and isolating. Heck, as an adult it’s not uncommon to feel isolated and alone with similar struggles. It’s not uncommon for children to mask their feelings and personalities, doing whatever small things they can do to feel as though they fit in. The most empowering thing we can teach ourselves, and our loved ones is to encourage self acceptance and practice kindness - instead of self punishment. Children see how adults treat themselves and poor self esteem and self bullying is not something we want our young ones to mimic. They are listening, especially when you don’t think they are.

As adults we are accountable for the wellbeing of our communities, whether it is a close knit family or friends - we all rely on one another and we need to strive to do better for the next generation. In the digital age, more information is readily available than ever before - a press of our fingertips and we have unlimited access. There is serious danger in young, inquisitive minds falling prey to misinformation and over-saturation of misguided content. We need to stress the importance of safe spaces and safe hubs for factual content.

I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of useful information supplied in such a small amount of text. The obvious nutritional recommendations and recipes are outstanding. The science of food and how our brains react to different diets is riveting information. She takes that knowledge into developing a meal plan that the Autistic brain will thrive on.

Beyond that, is where this book really shines as a general “ Neurodivergent Manual,” sort of read. It serves as a tremendous guide to learning more about the varying spectrums of autism and how they can manifest in different ways. The human brain is utterly fascinating. I learned more from this book than I did in six months of psychology studies.

can’t recommend enough for anyone that works with children, personally struggles with their own experiences on the spectrum and quite frankly - anyone that loves someone that has dealt with mental illness and challenges. The tips and tricks to ease into conversation are fantastic. An abundance of small ways to better word dialogue openings for important conversation.

I bought this book for myself as a neurodivergent adult. My therapist has always had a more holistic approach really focusing on diet. I really enjoyed the material in this book. I currently take some supplements to boost my NAD and gluthione, but I would like to consult a nutritionist to boost my natural nutrients and cut out the garbage. I know that a balanced diet is a big key (plus exercise!) and this book gave me a few good points to bring up to my doctors.

Thank you to Julie S. Matthews, Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

As a mama a neurodivergent kiddo and holistic nutritionist, I absolutely LOVED this book. I wish this book existed years ago when we were just beginning our journey to discover how foods can heal and aid the body and brain work as it was meant to.

The science that was used to back up her findings was top notch! I will be purchasing my office a copy of this book for future use with clients.