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Neurodiversity
"Neurodiversity" refers to the variety in how people's brains function. It suggests that there isn't a single "right" way for the brain to operate. Rather, individuals perceive and react to the world in diverse ways, and these distinctions should be welcomed and supported.
Source of image - https://therapyfocus.org.au/on-the-blog/understanding-neurodiversity/
Neurodiversity stories
Below are a range of stories to read or watch with your child to celebrate the differences within neurodiversity.
Stories That Never Stand Still is a book which celebrates ADHD.
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stories-That-Never-Stand-Still.pdf
All Of My Stripes is a story which follows a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different.
A Day With No Words is by an author with autism, who also has two autistic boys, she shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication.
My Brain Is A Race Car is a story to help understand a neurodivergent ADHD brain.