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Now That’s What I Call a Neurodivergent Book List!

So many excellent books, so little time.

Time that could be better spent procrastinating, scrolling or doodling, right?

I’ve read widely on the topic of neurodiversity so my brain is a wee ND-database. I’ve popped down some of my top picks below (they are in no particular order). Have a browse and see if there is a topic that might be interesting or helpful. If you click on the image, you can pop on across to Amazon and get your own copy. I would offer you a loan of mine but they are covered in post-its, scribbles and coffee drops (as you can see below).

Heads up: I purchased and read all these books for myself, but I’m now a participant in the Amazon affiliate program, so I may earn a commission if you shop through my links. Which I’ll probably use to buy more books.

Now that’s what I call a B-side!

Here are some less-catchy-but-still-relevant recommendations that you might also find useful to explore:

  • Exceptional Individuals provide neurodiversity consulting, recruitment and employment support to employers and individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and autism.

  • Wired Differently provide career coaching, counselling, personal coaching, holistic therapies & advocacy.

  • Different Joy provides 1-2-1 and group coaching.

  • Diverse Minds Therapy offers therapy for adults and young people and Cloie says, ‘I specialise in working with various types of neurodivergence and this is an area I am immensely passionate about. Having both personal and professional experience regarding autism, I am familiar with the challenges that come with living in a world that is not always accepting or understanding of the neurodivergent. It is my belief that with neurodivergence comes unique talents, and one of my greatest joys as a therapist is helping empower people to utilise these strengths and to live freely and authentically.’

  • If you are looking for information to help children and young adults, I have a blog post about this.

  • If you are interested in making sense of squiggly careers and your sensory needs, I also have written about that.

  • Unofficial Autism Checklist For Girls breaks beyond the gender stereotypes.

Hopefully that was helpful.

What books and resources did I miss? Reach out and let me know and I’ll add it to my ever-expansive book list.