Parenting is challenging for everyone, but when you are neurodivergent and raising a neurodivergent child, the experience comes with its own unique complexities. You are navigating not only your child’s needs but also your own neurological differences, all within a society that is often designed for neurotypical people. This dual role can be deeply rewarding, […]
Hiding in Plain Sight – The Cost of Masking for Autistic and ADHD Women
Imagine living each day on stage, carefully scripting your every move to appear “normal.” If you’re an autistic or ADHD woman, this likely feels familiar. Masking means hiding your neurodivergent traits to fit into a neurotypical world. It’s a survival tactic many women use to avoid stigma or standing out. Because this hidden struggle is often misunderstood, […]
Learning From Autistic Teachers
Learning from Autistic Teachers: How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School is an insightful anthology edited by Dr Rebecca Wood, Dr Laura Crane, and Professor Francesca Happé, published in 2022. If you are looking for lived experience and true stories, then this book is for you. I actually used this book for my PhD research. This collection brings together […]
Looking After Your Autistic Self
Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being is another one of my favourites; look at this beautiful cover! It is a comprehensive guide by Niamh Garvey, published in 2023. This book addresses the unique challenges faced by autistic adults and offers practical strategies to enhance sensory and emotional well-being. […]
Letters to My Weird Sisters – On Autism and Feminism
Letters to My Weird Sisters: On Autism and Feminism is one of my favourite books. It is a profound work by Joanne Limburg, published in July 2021. This book offers an intimate exploration of the intersection between autism and womanhood, presented through a series of letters addressed to historical women who, like Limburg, were perceived as ‘weird’ […]
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults
Published in 2020, Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon offers practical advice for autistic individuals seeking to manage anxiety and enhance their wellbeing. The book acknowledges the unique challenges faced by autistic adults and provides strategies tailored to their experiences. Beardon emphasises the importance of understanding one’s own sensory and social needs. He advocates for creating environments […]
Neuroqueer Heresies
In Neuroqueer Heresies, published in 2021, scholar Nick Walker compiles essays that delve into the neurodiversity paradigm and autistic empowerment. The book challenges conventional views of neurological differences, advocating for a shift from pathology-based models to ones that celebrate diversity. Walker introduces the concept of “neuroqueering,” which involves the intersection of neurodiversity and queer theory. He explores how […]
DirtyDirty Laundry – Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help
Dirty Laundry addresses the often-unspoken feelings of shame and inadequacy experienced by adults with ADHD. Authors Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery delve into the societal pressures and internalised beliefs that contribute to these emotions, offering strategies to overcome them. The book covers: Understanding Shame in ADHD: An exploration of how societal expectations and misunderstandings about ADHD […]
Now It All Makes Sense – How an ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life
In this candid memoir, Alex Partridge, founder of LADbible and UNILAD, shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. “Now It All Makes Sense”, published in 2023, chronicles Partridge’s struggles with impulsivity, restlessness, and challenges in personal and professional settings, leading to his eventual diagnosis. Partridge reflects on how ADHD influenced his […]
Divergent Mind – Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You
In Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You, Jenara Nerenberg explores the experiences of neurodivergent women who often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to prevailing stereotypes. Many women with autism and ADHD have spent their lives masking their traits to conform to societal expectations, leading to exhaustion, self-doubt, and an internalised sense […]
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