Neurodiversity

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Neurodiversity

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Upward bound : a novel
Brown, Woody
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY * A wondrous, deeply affecting portrait of the interlocking lives at an adult day care center in Southern California, depicting an often overlooked community with extraordinary wit and grace--a...
The dentist
Sullivan, Tim
Paper Book
The first book in Tim Sullivan's bestselling series starring the brilliant Detective Sergeant George Cross, with over 1,000,000 copies sold, now published for the first time in the US George Cross is on the autism spectrum. He struggles with simple daily interactions but his single...
A case of mice and murder
Smith, Sally
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 BRITISH BOOK AWARD, CRIME & THRILLER Named a Best Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, Library Journal, and Christian Science Monitor "I was immediately besotted . . . Brilliant." -Janice Hallett,...
Snake-eater
Kingfisher, T.
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes an enthralling contemporary fantasy seeped in horror about a woman trying to escape her past by moving to the remote US desert--only to find herself beholden to the wrath of a vengeful god. With...
Nine minds : inner lives on the spectrum
Tammet, Daniel
Exploding the tired stereotypes of autism, Daniel Tammet--acclaimed author and an autistic savant himself--draws out the inner worlds of nine extraordinary, neurodivergent lives from around the globe. A nonverbal man from Boston explores body language, gesture by eloquent gesture, in his mother's...
How to be okay when nothing is okay : tips and tricks that kept me alive, happy, and creative in spite of myself
Lawson, Jenny
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Warm, insightful, and witty, the first book of advice from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson--aka the Bloggess Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She's a celebrated author but battles self-doubt,...
The Madness Pill: One Doctor's Quest to Understand Schizophrenia
Garson, Justin
Paper Book
In the 1950s, the field of psychiatry had nothing to show for itself. While polio was being cured, antibiotics were being discovered, and cancer research was developing, the mental health world had no wins. Asylums were full and nobody had figured out how to fix insanity--specifically schizophrenia,...
That's a great question, I'd love to tell you
Myers, Elyse
Paper Book
Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life's awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as "The Internet's Best Friend," sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and...
Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Michael, Darcy
Paper Book
From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult...
Unmasking for life : the autistic person's guide to connecting, loving, and living authentically
Price, Devon
Paper Book
Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism. "Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their...
Motherness : A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance
Green, Julie M.
Paper Book
A funny, unflinchingly honest, and deeply compassionate memoir about one woman's experience of raising an autistic child while discovering she is also 'on the spectrum'. Almost 10 years after learning that her son is autistic, Julie Green was also diagnosed, shedding light on a lifetime of feeling...
What is love?
Comfort, Jen
Paper Book
Head and heart collide in a story of polar-opposite rivals that's anything but trivial in this game show romance from Midnight Duet author Jen Comfort. Answer: From the Latin word for crossroads, this is knowledge so common as to be obscure, the pursuit of which...
We're all neurodiverse : how to build a neurodiversity-affirming future and challenge neuronormativity
Wise, Sonny Jane
Paper Book
"Neurodiversity has helped me understand myself and provided a sense of relief that I'm a whole neurodivergent person functioning as my brain intends." "It's provided me with the language to advocate for myself." "I no longer hated myself. I no longer felt broken. I...
Divergent mind : thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you
Nerenberg, Jenara
Paper Book
AUDIBLE EDITOR'S PICK The bestselling, paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women--those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder--exploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths...
A radical guide for women with ADHD : embrace neurodiversity, live boldly, and break through barriers
Solden, Sari
Paper Book
Live boldly as a woman with ADHD. Embrace your neurodiversity, quiet shame-based narratives, and build a confident, authentic sense of self. If you're a woman with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've likely felt different for as long as you can remember. Over...
A room called earth
Ryan, Madeleine (Novelist)
Paper Book
"A resolute deep dive into an inner self, a transcendent character study, and a timely reminder that there's an entire universe inside of everyone we meet. You will be moved." --Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook "[N]uanced...
All the little bird-hearts
Lloyd-Barlow, Viktoria
Paper Book
"A poetic debut which masterfully intertwines themes of familial love, friendship, class, prejudice and trauma with psychological acuity and wit." ─ The 2023 Booker Prize Judges I lived for and loved a bird-heart that summer; I only knew it...
Big girl, small town : a novel
Gallen, Michelle
Paper Book
"An immensely lovable debut novel . . . It's the kind of magic you'll feel lucky to find." --Ron Charles, The Washington Post   SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD FINALIST FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARD FOR NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR...
How to find a four-leaf clover : what Autism can teach us about difference, connection, and belonging
Rodgers, Jodi
Paper Book
A powerfully moving read from beloved Love on the Spectrum star and disability rights advocate Jodi Rodgers, sharing lessons from her work within the autistic community that can help create a more inclusive society for us all. In How to Find a Four-Leaf...
Empire of normality : neurodiversity and capitalism
Chapman, Robert (Neurodivergent philosopher)
Paper Book
The neurodiversity movement suggests that it takes all kinds of minds for society to function. Instead of accepting their place as inferior, the divergent are reforging their position as 'neurominorities', and are organizing in ever greater numbers to change how they are perceived and treated.<...
More or less Maddy : a novel
Genova, Lisa
Paper Book
**National Bestseller** A "riveting page-turner" (Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee) about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally "normal" life for a...
The neurodiversity edge : the essential guide to embracing autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences for any organization
Dunne, Maureen
Paper Book
National Bestseller A Porchlight Book Company Top New Release As seen on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard "An interesting read for anybody curious about the human story and our development in society." --Irish Tech News ...
The framed women of Ardemore House : a novel
Schillace, Brandy
Paper Book
"A delight." -THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "A must read for any mystery lover." - DEANNA RAYBOURN, New York Times bestselling author of KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE An abandoned English manor. A peculiar missing portrait. A cozy, deviously clever...
In a different key : the story of autism
Donvan, John
Paper Book
Finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction An extraordinary narrative history of autism: the riveting story of parents fighting for their children 's civil rights; of doctors struggling to define autism; of ingenuity, self-advocacy, and profound social change.
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