What is Neurodiversity?
Just like BIOdiversity explains the variety of plant & animal life on Earth, NEUROdiversity refers to the natural and valuable variety of human minds. In the same way that people have different eye colors, people's brains and nervous systems are different! We all learn, think, and process information in different ways, which affects how we experience the world.
Each person’s unique brain wiring comes with its own set of strengths. Instead of seeing differences as problems to be fixed, we seek to understand and appreciate these differences. We don't seek to eliminate or "cure" diversity. We celebrate it!
Neurodiversity is about embracing a person's unique ways of thinking, doing, and being. It's about challenging stereotypes, reducing stigmas, and promoting a more nuanced understanding of diagnoses like ADHD and autism. It's about valuing perspectives and highlighting individuality.
Here is a list of neurodiversity affirming books for kids. You can find even more book recommendations for children and adults by visiting the Boston Ability Center's Amazon storefront. Bookmark this list and check back frequently for updates!
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Neurodiversity Affirming Books for Kids:
Wonderfully Wired Brains by Louise Gooding
Some Brains: A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity by Nelly Thomas
Why Johnny Doesn't Flap by Clay Morton & Gail Morton
Too Sticky! by Jen Malia
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Differences by Shaina Rudolph
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez
My Brain is Magic by Prasha Sooful
I Am a Masterpiece! by Mia Armstrong
Abdul's Story by Jamila Thompkins-Bigelow
A Kids Book About Neurodiversity by Laura Petix
The Autistic Boy in the Unruly Body by Gregory C Tino
Bitsy Bat by Kaz Windness
Remarkable Remy by Melanie Heyworth
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters by Lindsey Rowe Parker
We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch
Just Right for You by Melanie Heyworth
Sensory Seeking Sebastian by Christia DeShields
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally J. Pia
Come Meet Drayden by Dana Young-Askew
My Autistic Mama by Kati Hirschy
Do You Want to Play? by Daniel Share-Strom
Come On, Calm! by Kelsey Brown
Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty
My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party by Meg Raby
Don't Hug Doug by Carrie Finison
My Wandering Dreaming Mind by Merriam Sarcia Saunders
This Kid Can Hyperfocus by Patty DeDurr
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
Juan Has the Jitters by Aneta Cruz
When Things Get Too Loud by Anne Alcott
A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey
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