Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences

PARENTING A KID WITH AUTISM, ADHD OR OTHER NEURODIVERSITY? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! “When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started.” Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when her only son Brady was diagnosed with autism in 2014, her plans for a typical parenting experience were shaken to the core. Her journey started with all the pain, uncertainty, and isolation that so many special needs parents encounter, but along the way she found faith, community, and joy in surrendering to God’s design. Finding KIND is more than just a memoir of Brady’s autism journey. After a foreword written by Brady, Kari vulnerably shares the lessons she learned from her initial awakening to Brady’s neurological differences, to finally accepting Brady for exactly who God made him to be. Her honest depiction of life as an autism mom will make you laugh, cry, and will give you tools to redefine your perspective on hardship. The last chapters of the book will leave you cheering for Brady’s accomplishments and positive impact on others. Ultimately, Kari’s experiences as a KIND Mom offer practical suggestions for thriving when the best laid plans go awry. Anyone who knows and loves a kid with invisible neurological differences or who is exploring faith in the midst of life’s challenges will find hope and encouragement in Kari’s story. Kari A. Baker is a former financial services executive and business owner turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the founder of KIND Families, a community of people who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences and is the host of The KIND Families Podcast. Kari became a KIND mom in 2014 when her son Brady was diagnosed with autism at age three. She and her husband, John, live in Scottsdale, AZ with their son Brady and their hound dog, Princess Leia.