Quirky Catholic Kids

Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy

Parenting neurodivergent children can be as demanding as it is beautiful. This practical and faith-filled guide helps families navigate life with “outside-the-box” kids whose intensity, sensitivity, and creativity require special understanding and support. Blending research, personal experience, and Catholic wisdom, it offers concrete strategies for handling meltdowns, building social and executive functioning skills, discerning discipline from development, balancing screen time, and fostering healthy habits around sleep and food. You will also find guidance for nurturing your child’s spiritual life, combating negative self-talk, and drawing inspiration from saints who struggled, persevered, and flourished. This compassionate resource equips parents and educators with the tools, hope, and confidence to help their unique children thrive in faith and daily life.

©2025 Virginia Kochis (P)2026 Sophia Institute Press