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• Your Neurodiverse Child

  How to Help Kids With Learning, Attention, and Neurocognitive Challenges Thrive

  Sorscher, Nechama, 1963-

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  Neurodiversity. This book enables readers to understand, manage, and improve the way their child copes with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disorders (LD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and cultivates positive beliefs around learning…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nine Minds

  Inner Lives on the Spectrum

  Tammet, Daniel, 1979-

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  Neurodiversity. 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Parenting at the Intersections

  Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color

  Ramesh, Jaya,

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  Neurodiversity. What if parenting were an act of social justice? In this part story-telling, part self-inquiry book, authors and therapists Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral situate parenting children of color with neurodivergence within the context of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Neurodiversity

  Marble, John,

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  Neurodiversity. A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families. Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!

  the One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals

  Kutscher, Martin L.

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  Neurodiversity. Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children--from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Smart but Scattered

  the Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

  Dawson, Peg,

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  ADHD. All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. With over 425,000 in print, this encouraging, bestselling parent guide is now in a revised and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beyond Distraction

  Understanding ADHD

  Farrar, Amy,

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  ADHD. In the US, ADHD is the second most impactful condition on young people's health. But it's also commonly misunderstood in pop culture. This timely guide explores ADHD causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, coping strategies, and more.

• The ADHD Teen Survival Guide

  Your Launchpad to An Amazing Life

  Lazarus, Soli,

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  ADHD. The ultimate guide on how to survive the trials and tribulations of being an ADHD teen. Covering topics such as school, procrastination and organisation, family life, emotional regulation, sleep, screens and more, this is the companion guide…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to ADHD

  An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain (not Against It)

  McCabe, Jessica, 1982-

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  ADHD. The creator of the YouTube channel How to ADHD shares the insights and strategies that help her thrive in this accessible and shame-free guide to working with, understanding, and celebrating the ADHD brain.

• ADHD Is Awesome

  a Guide to (mostly) Thriving With ADHD

  Holderness, Penn,

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  ADHD. The must-have resource for anyone who lives with ADHD, either themselves or with an affected family member. Written to appeal to the ADHD brain, ADHD is Awesome is the engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ADHD

  Strong, Jeff,

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  ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most globally prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. ADHD For Dummies explores living a healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD, from seeking diagnosis to choosing the right…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Unmasking for Life

  the Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically

  Price, Devon,

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  Autism. Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves, what to feel, and how to live. With his previous book, Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price has given them the space…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Invisible Differences

  a Story of Autism, Adulting, and Living Life in Full Color

  Dachez, Julie,

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  Autism. Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what it's like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder. "This soulful and serious look at [Autism Spectrum Disorder] brings an informed and optimistic perspective to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Off the Spectrum

  Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls

  Rippon, Gina,

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  Autism. Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it's likely to be someone male. Autistic women…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Autistic's Guide to Self-discovery

  Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult

  Smith, Sol (Autism advocate),

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  Autism. A guide to self-acceptance and empowerment for autistic adults. Through research, practical advice, and personal anecdotes, the book helps readers embrace their neurodivergence, navigate social challenges, and lead fulfilling, authentic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Autism Out Loud

  Life With a Child on the Spectrum, From Diagnosis to Young Adulthood

  Swenson, Kate,

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  Autism. In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism. Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Self-care for Autistic People

  100+ Ways to Recharge, De-stress, and Unmask!

  Neff, Megan Anna, 1984-

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  Autism. When you're autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness. Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care-without pretending to be neurotypical. You'll find more than 100 activities that help you accept…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Find a Four-leaf Clover

  What Autism Can Teach Us About Difference, Connection, and Belonging

  Rodgers, Jodi,

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  Autism. A special-education teacher with thirty years of experience working with autistic people gives readers a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the neurodiverse community and looks at ways we can develop more meaningful connections…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• But Everyone Feels This Way

  How An Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life

  Layle, Paige,

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  Autism. Paige Layle was normal. She lived in the countryside with her mom, dad, and brother Graham. She went to school, hung out with friends, and all the while everything seemed so much harder than it needed to be. A break in routine threw off the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Science of Reading

  the Brain Science, Language Development, and Phonemic Awareness Behind the Movement

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  Dyslexia. How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it's a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover…Read moreRead more of this annotation