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Book

Different, not less : a neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after

Call Number

  • 921 H414 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

London : Murdoch Books, 2024.

Physical Description

278 pages ; 20 cm

Summary

"Growing up, Chloe Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more. Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong."--

Notes

"First published in 2022"--Title page verso.

Contents

  • Once upon a time...
  • Growing up 'quirky'
  • School
  • Sensory issues, stimming, meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout
  • Friends and sidekicks
  • Mental health
  • Seeking a diagnosis
  • Settling into who you are
  • Eye sparkles
  • Adulting
  • Finding your happily ever after.

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