Lauren Gilbert on Ella and Her Neurosparkly Brain: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Neurodiversity

15/10/2025 43 min

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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Lauren Gilbert, author of Ella and Her Neurosparkly Brain. Lauren shares how her background in education and leadership shaped her debut picture book celebrating neurodiversity. Inspired by her autistic and ADHD daughter, she offers insight into parenting, advocacy, and embracing every child’s unique sparkle. We’ll also talk about how Lauren completed the book while undergoing stage 4 colon cancer treatment—and the powerful message of resilience that carries. This episode will inspire families, educators, and communities to see the beauty in every brain.Ella and Her Neurosparkly Brain - Book Ordering: https://www.laurengilbertbooks.com (use promo code SPARKLE at checkout for 10% off all orders!)or order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or any other major online bookstore.Social Media Links:Lauren Gilbert Books on IG:   / laurengilbertbooks   (@laurengilbertbooks)Neurosparkly Ella on IG:   / neurosparklyella   (@neurosparklyella)Lauren'sTikTok:   / momhoodchronicles   (@momhoodchronicles)Need our help with your children's IEP? Check out our website here: https://shefterlaw.com/

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