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Joana A.

 

Life Upside Down is an incredible and thought-provoking read. Beautifully written, it opens our eyes to the world of difference and to the spaces we create to accommodate and celebrate those differences. It challenges the way we see “standards” and questions the rigid ideals that often define our education systems and our expectations of others.

Anne-Sophie P.

Teacher & Researcher UCA

 

Thank you and congratulations!
Thank you for this book — it’s a real gift, as it shares your experience with such generosity.


Congratulations for finding the strength and courage to step forward and make your voice heard.
Your approach to autism is truly original, offering a fresh and deeply personal perspective that stands out from the usual narratives.

 

Madj. S.

 

This is a MUST-READ for anyone who wants to understand more about neurodiversity and embrace a world where everyone’s mind is valued. So go ahead and experience living your life upside down!

The author takes us deep into the world of neurodiversity with honesty, empathy, and insight. She is sparking this vital conversation, one that encourages understanding, acceptance, and reimagining what it truly means to learn and live fully.

Alex M.

 

As a neurodivergent woman who was also late diagnosed like the author, this book is like reading a (very well-written) version of my own diary. Habert captures the frustrations of moving through a world built by and for neurotypical people and really highlights the process and damage of masking. I cannot wait to share this with friends and family!

 

Cliff E.

 

Blending memoir and research, Life Upside Down offers a compelling exploration of how autism manifests in women and the societal factors that delay many diagnoses. The author’s thoughtful integration of personal experience and current science makes this both a deeply human story and an educational resource. Insightful, compassionate, and enlightening — a must-read for parents, educators, and therapists.

Lucile H. 

 

If you don’t know much about autism and ADHD, and want to truly understand the autistic experience of everyday life and why accommodations are not optional, this book is for you. Whether you are a parent, a family member, a friend, a teacher, Life Upside Down will open your eyes and help you offer better support. A must-read!

 

What if feeling "wrong" your whole life wasn't your fault, but a world that never learned to recognize you?

 

Most women with autism or ADHD live undiagnosed. For Black and Latino communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and marginalized groups, the numbers are higher, yet diagnostic systems built on white, male children overlook them entirely.

Life Upside Down exposes why autism in women and minorities remains invisible. From exhausting "masking" to dismissed sensory overwhelm, Solweig G. Habert validates experiences that have long been pathologized. Whether discovering your neurodivergence in adulthood, parenting your child, or building inclusive systems, find practical strategies for authentic living and systemic change.

The future isn't about fixing neurodivergent people. It's about fixing the systems that exclude them.

About The Author

 

Solweig G. Habert is a late-diagnosed autism and ADHD author, educator, and founder of Mindwiz. Diagnosed at 31 after years of misunderstanding, she holds a Master's degree in Smart Educational Technologies and Innovation, bringing both profound lived experience and rigorous professional expertise to autism and ADHD advocacy.

Mother of two neurodivergent sons, her multilingual perspective addresses autism misrecognition across diverse communities.  

Are You an Adult with Autism or ADHD?

 

You've followed the rules, learned the social scripts, and performed the version of yourself that wouldn't cause friction. You masked so perfectly that colleagues, friends, and even family members never suspected the exhaustion behind the smile.

But the cost was steep.

You're burnt out now. Depleted in ways that sleep doesn't fix. And somewhere in the years of performing, you lost track of who you actually are. You can't remember the last time you felt genuinely excited about something just for you. Work feels empty. Relationships feel shallow. Even your hobbies feel like obligations.

You know something is fundamentally wrong, but the system that demands your conformity offers no solutions—only more productivity hacks, more networking strategies, more ways to be "better" at being someone you're not.

Here's what no one tells you: You don't need to try harder. You need purpose—authentic, uncompromised purpose. It's not aspirational. It's neurobiological. Without it, burnout is inevitable, connection is impossible, and you remain trapped performing a life that was never meant for you. 

 

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Are you the parent of a child with Autism or ADHD?

 

You watch your child struggle to make friends. They get fewer invitations, play alone more often. You wonder if they feel the weight of being different—if they suffer in silence. You wish for a richer social life, yet you worry constantly about their safety and vulnerability.

And there's the paradox: They're deeply, passionately happy when immersed in their interests. But those same interests—the intensity, the specificity—keep them isolated. They can't find peers who share that passion. Teachers see obsession instead of brilliance. Potential friendships dissolve because no one else can match that level of engagement.

 

If this rings a bell, or if you want to know about the living experience of having Autism or ADHD, this book is for you. 

 

 

 

 

 

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