A few weeks ago, I caught up with Sammi Parkin to talk about her book ‘Cola Bottle Girl’, and her motivation for writing it.

About Sammi

Sammi Parkin is an author, autism advocate, and a proud mum to three autistic children, each with their own unique and diverse needs. Driven by the lived experience of raising a neurodivergent family, she has dedicated her platform to bridging the gap between clinical diagnosis and the real-world reality of parenting. Her writing journey began at home, inspired by her high-masking autistic daughter. Seeing the lack of support and resources specifically tailored to those who "hide" their struggles to fit in, Sammi Parkin wrote The Cola Bottle Girl. The book serves as a vital guide for parents and high-masking girls alike, offering the understanding and tools she wished had been available when her family’s journey began.Beyond the page, Sammi Parkin is a prominent voice in the neurodivergent community. She has built a supportive TikTok platform of over 12,000 followers, where she shares daily advocacy, "real-talk" parenting insights, and educational content. Whether through her writing or her social media presence, her mission remains the same: to ensure that no high-masking girl feels invisible and that every parent feels empowered to support their child’s true, authentic self.

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