neurodiversity
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HOW ARE YOU, VERITY?
Meghan Wilson Duff
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Louise Gooding WONDERFULLY WIRED BRAINS
Verity, a young neurodivergent child, enters into unique conversations with every neighbor they greet.
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MY BRAIN IS MAGIC
Prasha Sooful
Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be! This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on neurodiversity and sensory processing in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy.
This inclusive book will introduce children to the world of neurodiversity and encourages them to embrace their differences.
I THINK I THINK A LOT POR WHIP, J
Jessica Whipple
A young girl notices and wonders about the ways she and her classmates approach doing good work, caring about people's feelings, and showing they're grateful. Inspired by the author's experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Merriam Sarcia Saunders MY WHIRLING, TWIRLING MOTOR
A young boy with ADHD feels like he is constantly driven by a 'motor.' He is constantly getting in trouble, even when he is not trying to be naughty. But his mom helps him focus on the things he does right each day.
AARON SLATER, ILLUSTRATOR P BEAT, A
Andrea Beaty
Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font, Aaron Slater, Illustrator tells the empowering story of a boy with dyslexia who discovers that his learning disability may inform who he is, but it does not define who he is, and that there are many ways to be a gifted communicator.
CHARLIE MAKES A SPLASH! P PEET, H
Holly Robinson Peete
Charlie, a boy with autism, describes what his life is like with his twin sister Callie, who does not have autism, and explains how water-whether in a pool, a tub, or in the aquarium--is like a warm hug, which settles him down and calms his mind, allowing him to focus and cope.
Jenn Bailey A FRIEND FOR HENRY P BAIL, J
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
A DAY WITH NO WORDS P HAMM, T
Tiffany Hammond
Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
MY FRIEND JULIA
Jennifer Cook
We are all amazing because we are all different. Abby, Elmo, and the Sesame Street friends introduce young readers to Julia. Fullcolor photos and accessible text make this book an age-appropriate introduction to autism.
Marie Harris THE GIRL WHO HEARD COLORS P HARR, M
Because she has a special extra sense called synesthesia, Jillian sees colors whenever she hears sounds.
PT 649.152 SIMM, N
Naomi Simmons RAISING KIDS WITH HIDDEN DISABILITIES
This accessible guide will tell you everything you need to know about parenting a child with a hidden condition, such as autism, dyspraxia, ADHD, or bipolar, whether or not a formal diagnosis has been received. With information on various conditions and diagnoses, it includes candid advice and strategies from parents as well as young adults who grew up with a hidden condition themselves.
WHAT EMOTIONS LOOK LIKE P MORR, A
Amy Morrison
Every spread shows the same emotion on 10 different children's faces so family members and educators can teach that the same emotion can look different on every person's face. Created with neurodiverse children in mind!
Shaina Rudolph BRILLANT BEA P RUDO, S
With help from Ms. Bloom and some new friends, Beatrice discovers that learning differently is not something to be afraid of, and that dyslexia does not define who she is.
PT 618.92 BALS, N
PARENT’S QUICK START GUIDE TO AUTISM
Noelle Balsamo
Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of ASD and steps they can take to support and encourage their child Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering what to do at home and at school, how to avoid common mistakes, and how (and when) to seek professional help.
