The Essential Books to Read About Neurodiversity by Jill Fenton

Turtles All The Way Down

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16 year old Aza who has obsessive-compulsive disorder is searching for a fugitive billionaire in the hope of winning a $100,000 reward.

When I See Blue

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:15:38 UTC

A boy struggling with OCD, starts at a new at school and learns to cope with the help of friendship and understanding.

A Kind of Spark

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A young girl campaigns for historic wrongs to be righted, whilst also dealing with her autism.

Checkmates

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:18:02 UTC

A boy with ADHD finds playing chess with his grandfather helps to focus his mind and find out more about his family history.

The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time

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A 15 year old autistic boy goes in search of a local pet dog's killer and writes a book about the process

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:19:23 UTC

A young boy with a stammer dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian.

The Boy Who Steals Houses

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:20:09 UTC

A teenager and his autistic brother are taken in by a family whose home they have broken into to live in while they were away.

The Pieces of Ourselves

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:21:08 UTC

lora doesn't do people", not since the Incident that led to her leaving school midway through her GCSEs. The Incident that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar II. The Incident that left her in pieces. Until Hal arrives. He's researching a story about a missing World War...

Autism, bullying and me: the really useful stuff you need to know about coping brilliantly with bullying

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:22:00 UTC

A guide to dealing with bullies and bullying if you have autism. Clear, sensible advice offering a different approach to bullying, based on scientific evidence. Essential for those with autism and the more neurotypical.

Read Between The Lines

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:23:30 UTC

Two very different boys both with dyslexia end up sharing a home when their respective parents get engaged.

When The Sky Falls

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:24:45 UTC

An evacuated boy builds a relationship with the gorilla at the zoo owned by the woman with whom he's been billeted.

Frankie's World

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Frankie is different from her peers but she's not sure why, so she sets off in search of her dad in the hope that he has the answers.

Diary Of A Young Naturalist

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:30:32 UTC

Evocative, raw and beautifully written, this startling and special book vividly explores the natural world from the perspective of an autistic teenager coping with the uprooting of home, school, and his mental health, while pursuing his life as a conservationist and environmental activist.

Rosie Loves Jack

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:31:27 UTC

A teenage girl with downs syndrome runs away from her family when she is split up from her boyfriend because of his anger issues.

When Mr Dog Bites

jfe5 — 2023-08-31 11:34:24 UTC

A boy with Tourette's makes a wish list of things that he must do when he thinks he hears a doctor telling his mother he will die by March.

Finding Phoebe

jfe5 — 2023-11-21 10:39:06 UTC

Beautifully written as a letter to her dead mother, this novel is an emotional but heartwarming read and laced with gentle humour. Phoebe is autistic, and we get to experience how she navigates life and its many challenges. Brilliant!