SJPL Picks: YA Nonfiction on Disabilities & NeurodivergenceLike this list

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• Interabled

  True Stories About Love and Disability From Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples

  Burcaw, Shane,

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  General/Perspective. YouTube sensations Shane and Hannah Burcaw are back with a groundbreaking, uproarious collection of essays and short stories about what it means to be in an interabled relationship. With their signature wit and hilarious voice,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Fox in My Brain

  Lubie, Lou,

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  Graphic Novel. A Fox In My Brain is a graphic memoir about a young woman’s emotional journey struggling to understand and control a disease that has plagued her, her entire life. After many troubled years, Lou finally discovers what's causing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Teen's Guide to PDA

  Kerbey, Laura,

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  Pathological Demand Avoidance, PDA. Whether you've just been diagnosed with PDA -or are a seasoned PDAer keen to know a bit more - this warm and wittily illustrated guide will give you a better understanding of your amazing brain and why you are so…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Semi-famous

  a True Story of Near Celebrity

  Sundquist, Josh,

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  Biography. Paralympic Skier/Cancer Survivor. As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Disability Experience

  Working Toward Belonging

  Leavitt, Hannalora,

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  General/Perspective. People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as you do for yours. The difference is that PWDs don’t have the same access to education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rolling Warrior

  the Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution

  Heumann, Judith E.,

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  Activism. Judy Heumann was only five years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook

  Moss, Haley,

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  Autism. Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job? These transitions can be especially overwhelming to deal with as a young autistic adult. This survival guide is bursting with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Disability Visibility

  17 First-person Stories for Today : Adapted for Young Adults

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  General/Perspective. The seventeen eye-opening essays in Disability Visibility, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life's ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Awesome Autistic Go-to Guide

  a Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens

  Purkis, Yenn,

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  Autism. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum

  How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions

  Sterling, Lindsey,

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  Autism. Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate-and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

  a Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

  McCreary, Michael, 1996-

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  Autism. Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks”…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brother

  a Story of Autism

  Hudgens, Bridget,

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  Autism. Graphic Novel. Recounts the author's struggle with her brother's diagnosis and how she became his protector and ultimately decided to help other special needs people.

• ASD Independence Workbook

  Transition Skills for Teens & Young Adults With Autism

  Tabone, Francis, 1965-

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  Autism. This easy-to-follow and engaging workbook is designed to help young adults ages fourteen and up develop invaluable communication skills and practice with interactions they would encounter in everyday life. Teens will also find information on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Far From the Tree

  How Children and Their Parents Learn to Accept One Another ... Our Differences Unite Us

  Solomon, Andrew, 1963-

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  General. In this young adult edition, Andrew Solomon profiles how families accommodate children who have a variety of differences: families of people who are deaf, who are dwarfs, who have Down syndrome, who have autism, who have schizophrenia, who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Same but Different

  Teen Life on the Autism Express

  Peete, Holly Robinson, 1964-

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  Autism. Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism--or when your sibling is struggling with the condition--life can be a topsy-turvy ride. What happens when you come face-to-face with dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hardcore Anxiety

  a Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health

  Chancellor, Reid,

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  Graphic novel. Punk rock and mental health have been intertwined since the very beginning. Nervous breakdowns, anxiety, seeking acceptance, attempting to overcome internalized demons, and reacting to harmful and oppressive systems--punk rock…Read moreRead more of this annotation