An honest guide to parenting the kids who fall between the gaps

Raising the SEN-Betweeners

This incredible book has brought a lump to my throat and made me laugh out loud. It's one of the most loving and tender accounts of motherhood I've ever read and it has helped me better understand our friends and family who are raising neurodivergent children and continuously fighting for support. A really important book.

You don't need to be a SEN parent to enjoy this warm and honest book. Unapologetically real with her anecdotes, Lisa guides us through the reality of raising children with autism. From quirky family outings, to the intricacies of sensory overload, she illustrates that every day is an adventure filled with unexpected lessons. Heart-warming and honest with magnificent humour sprinkled throughout, Lisa gives a comforting message which doesn't include one bit of 'mum guilt'

Lisa writes with an honesty that is both refreshing and important. Her words echo the voices of many mothers. Any SEND parent will be able to relate to this book.

The highs, the lows, and the delightfully neurospicy – the funny and heartfelt guide for parent raising neurodivergent children in a neurotypical world. 
 
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
'One of the most loving and tender accounts of motherhood I've ever read' – Sarah Turner, bestselling author of The Unmumsy Mum 
 
How many times have you heard ‘he doesn’t look autistic’ or ‘she seems fine to me’? Do you sometimes feel alone as a parent, like no one really gets it? 
 
If any of that sounds familiar, it’s time to throw out the perfect parenting guides and join Lisa Lloyd on this rollercoaster journey of raising neurodivergent children who fall between the cracks – who don’t fit the mainstream but aren’t considered ‘severe’ enough for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school either. 
 
Lisa has been there and is ready to tell all – from the confusion of the early years and discovering your child is neurodivergent, to navigating a school system that doesn’t seem to fit, and the daily frustrations of picking your battles (and losing most of them). 
 
Raising the SEN-Betweeners is a very honest guide for all those parents in similar shoes, navigating the challenges, joys and hilariously unpredictable moments every day. If that is you, this book will make one thing very clear: you are not alone. 
 
Praise for Raising the SEN-Betweeners: 
 
'Heartwarming and honest with magnificent humour sprinkled throughout' – Clara Batten, comedy creator and writer 
 
'Lisa writes with an honesty that is both refreshing and important' – Kellie Bright, actor and SEN Parent 
 
‘I’ve never felt so understood as a parent until I read this book.’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘A great book for all parents of children on the spectrum’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
‘Inspirational, funny and engaging…[a] must read’ &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; &#11088; 
 
 
Don't miss Lisa's new book! Publishing July 2026, Unmasking Mum sees Lisa share the story of her autism diagnosis and shine a light on the challenges of neurodivergent parenting.

Lisa Lloyd

Honest, funny and full of heart, Unmasking Mum will make so many parents feel seen and less alone.

Lisa has an unmatched knack for capturing, with honesty and humour, the complexities of neurodivergence and motherhood. Heartfelt, comforting and utterly absorbing, this deeply relatable book had me laughing through tears. It has made me, and so many others, feel truly seen.

In Unmasking Mum, Lisa cleverly turns awkward situations into memorable laugh-out-loud moments, and beneath the humour is a powerful emotional core. Lisa handles topics like motherhood, neurodivergence and social isolation with sensitivity and authenticity. Candid, funny and deeply relatable, Lisa’s unfiltered storytelling and insightful reflections, particularly around embracing difference, make this comforting and impactful for readers who enjoy authentic, no-nonsense memoirs.

A Very Honest Guide to Life as a Neurodivergent Parent

So now it all makes sense. I am to blame for the ’tisms in this household, and the poor hubby is just stuck here in the middle of all of us, with our meltdowns, masking and madness. Once you know, it all starts to add up ... 
 
Like any new parent, when Lisa Lloyd became a mum, her own needs were put at the bottom of a very long list. But for Lisa, adapting to her new life felt almost impossible. The sensory overload, the upheaval, the lack of personal space – how did anyone do it? What she didn’t know was that this was the start of a journey that would lead to her finally discovering who she really is. 
 
In Unmasking Mum, Lisa shares the story of her autism diagnosis at age 41 to shine a light on the challenges of neurodivergent parenting. From autistic burnout, to being the ‘odd mum out’ and managing all the meltdowns (your own, as well as the kids’) – if you too are a parent with autism or ADHD, this candid guide and memoir will help you make sense of the rollercoaster ride we call ‘parenting’. 
 
With honesty, humour and useful tips along the way, Lisa is pulling off the mask. It’s stuck quite hard, but bit-by-bit, it’s peeling away, revealing the real Lisa who has been hiding all along.

Lisa Lloyd

Praise for Unmasking Mum

Honest, funny and full of heart, Unmasking Mum will make so many parents feel seen and less alone.

Lisa has an unmatched knack for capturing, with honesty and humour, the complexities of neurodivergence and motherhood. Heartfelt, comforting and utterly absorbing, this deeply relatable book had me laughing through ...

In Unmasking Mum, Lisa cleverly turns awkward situations into memorable laugh-out-loud moments, and beneath the humour is a powerful emotional core. Lisa handles topics like motherhood, neurodivergence and so ...

Honest, funny and full of heart, Unmasking Mum will make so many parents feel seen and less alone.

Lisa has an unmatched knack for capturing, with honesty and humour, the complexities of neurodivergence and motherhood. Heartfelt, comforting and utterly absorbing, this deeply relatable book had me laughing through ...

In Unmasking Mum, Lisa cleverly turns awkward situations into memorable laugh-out-loud moments, and beneath the humour is a powerful emotional core. Lisa handles topics like motherhood, neurodivergence and so ...

Honest, funny and full of heart, Unmasking Mum will make so many parents feel seen and less alone.

Lisa has an unmatched knack for capturing, with honesty and humour, the complexities of neurodivergence and motherhood. Heartfelt, comforting and utterly absorbing, this deeply relatable book had me laughing through ...

In Unmasking Mum, Lisa cleverly turns awkward situations into memorable laugh-out-loud moments, and beneath the humour is a powerful emotional core. Lisa handles topics like motherhood, neurodivergence and so ...

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