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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, speech impairments, and many other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Neurodiversity Symbol

"Neurodiversity itself is a biological fact: all brains are unique. The neurodiversity movement advocates for acceptance and inclusion of people with different neurotypes. This includes autistic people, people with ADHD, people with dyslexia, and more." - The Neurodiversity Symbol by MissLunaRose

Welcome to our Neurodiversity LibGuide!

Here you will find books, information, resources, and much more on the topic of neurodiversity.

There will be a special emphasis on autism and ADHD, which are two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders.

We will also cover dyslexia (and related conditions like dysgraphia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia), speech impairments, motor disabilities like Tourette Syndrome, intellectual disabilities like Down Syndrome, and more!

You can also find links to related LibGuides on mental health and disability, since there is a lot of overlap between these concepts.

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Featured Neurodiversity Books

Zoe Dargue giving a reading of her book, Brae Discovers Blantyre, in Blantyre Library

About These Books: The books on these lists were chosen because they reflect the complex realities of living with neurodivergence. Their stories are beautifully written, authentic, and aim to inspire empathy in readers.

Most of these books are written by authors with lived experience - meaning that they have the same condition that they are writing about in their books. This concept used to be referred to as #OwnVoices, but many authors and educators have stopped using the phrase, due to abuse of the term from the publishing industry.

If you're interested in learning more about the shift away from #OwnVoices, you can read these great articles from the We Need Diverse Books website:

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Subjects: Health & Fitness