The Girl Who Flaps Her Hands
by Meghali Mazumdar
Pub Date Feb 21 2023
Independently Published
Biographies & Memoirs| Parenting & Families| Self-Help

Meghali Mazumdar and Netgalley provided me with a copy of The Girl Who Flaps Her Hands for review:



Have you ever wondered what it must be like to parent a child with special needs? The act of parenting itself can be overwhelming. The author is devastated when she learns that her three-year-old daughter has autism. Life comes to a standstill.



She gradually adjusts to the diagnosis, changes her philosophy, and takes each day as it comes. Throughout this book, she narrates her nine lessons learned in the two years following her daughter's diagnosis. The purpose of these lessons is to provide families with strategies to cope with a special needs child's diagnosis. Through deeply meaningful conversations with society, each lesson leads to the family advocating for neurodiversity.



A struggle to accept the situation and move forward is portrayed in the story. The author discovers that she is destined for bigger challenges, and wonders if a second child will also be on the spectrum, or if her fear is taking over. She realizes that she is destined for bigger challenges, and wonders if a second child will also be on the spectrum.


I give five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

A beautiful and inspiring story that offers a rare and valuable perspective on the challenges of parenting a child with autism. The author's writing is both heartfelt and informative, as she shares her personal journey of coming to terms with her daughter's diagnosis and finding a new path forward. Her nine life lessons are a testament to the resilience and strength of families of special needs kids, and offer practical strategies for coping with the ups and downs of this unique parenting experience.

The Girl Who Flaps Her Hands is a powerful and moving story that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced a difficult diagnosis or unexpected challenge in life. The author's honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, as she shares the struggles and triumphs of parenting a child with autism. Her nine life lessons are not only practical and insightful but also deeply meaningful, reminding us all of the importance of accepting and celebrating neuro-diversity. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of parenting a special needs child, and how to navigate the complex emotions that come with it.