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Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences

by Armstrong, Thomas

Book - 2010

Thomas Anderson literally wrote the book on neurodiversity with this one. Enough said. Thomas Anderson literally wrote the book on neurodiversity with this one. Enough said. Show less

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Neurotribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

by Silberman, Steve

Book - 2015

A comprehensive look at theories of neurodiversity specifically within the autism community. A comprehensive look at theories of neurodiversity specifically within the autism community. Show less

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Different Not Less

Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment From Adults With Autism, Asperger's, and ADHD

by Grandin, Temple

Book - 2012

Temple Grandin is one of autism's most prominent thought leaders, and she has devoted much of her life to improving autistic people's lot in the world. In...Show more Temple Grandin is one of autism's most prominent thought leaders, and she has devoted much of her life to improving autistic people's lot in the world. In this book, she expands her focus to more broadly celebrate the strengths of people with ADHD as well as those on the autism spectrum. Show less

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The Autistic Brain

Thinking Across the Spectrum

by Grandin, Temple

Book - 2013

A thorough examination of the ways in which contemporary autism research supports the claims of the neurodiversity movement A thorough examination of the ways in which contemporary autism research supports the claims of the neurodiversity movement Show less

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The Dyslexic Advantage

Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain

by Eide, Brock

Book - 2011

An important work that underlines the ways in which dyslexia fits into the neurodiversity movement, as a neurological difference that comes with advantages as well as challenges. An important work that underlines the ways in which dyslexia fits into the neurodiversity movement, as a neurological difference that comes with advantages as well as challenges. Show less

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Embracing Dyslexia

DVD - 2014

An up-to-date examination of the positive aspects of the dyslexic brain. An up-to-date examination of the positive aspects of the dyslexic brain. Show less

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In A Different Key

The Story of Autism

by Donvan, John

Book - 2016

Tells the story of the emergence of the neurodiversity movement, among other important threads in the history of autism. Tells the story of the emergence of the neurodiversity movement, among other important threads in the history of autism. Show less

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Better Than Normal

How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional

by Archer, Dale

Book - 2012

Examines neurological traits associated with conditions such OCD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, acknowledges that these traits manifest along a spectrum, and discusses the advantages and strengths that can come along with these traits Examines neurological traits associated with conditions such OCD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, acknowledges that these traits manifest along a spectrum, and discusses the advantages and strengths that can come along with these traits Show less

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Far From the Tree

Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

by Solomon, Andrew

Book - 2012

Though not specifically about neurodviersity, this book makes a compelling case for general human diversity, including chapters focusing on autism and schizophrenia Though not specifically about neurodviersity, this book makes a compelling case for general human diversity, including chapters focusing on autism and schizophrenia Show less

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The Gifts of Imperfection

Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

by Brown, Brené

Book - 2010

Though not directly connected to the neurodiversity movement. Brown's approach to reframing perceived imperfections as potentially positive deviations fro...Show more Though not directly connected to the neurodiversity movement. Brown's approach to reframing perceived imperfections as potentially positive deviations from the norm can be seen as a more general application of some of the foundational concepts behind the neurodiversity movement. Show less

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