Neurodiversity For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, Mar 19, 2024 - Medical - 384 pages

A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families

Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that’s all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world’s population have some form of neurodivergence. Your life is filled with neurodivergent people that you know and love, whether you realize it yet or not.

It’s time to learn to support and include the neurodivergent among us, and to understand how neurodiversity impacts society and the workplace. This is for the neurodivergent person wanting to thrive in life, for parents and caregivers seeking success for their child, and for teachers who are working to make a difference in their students’ lives. Filled with practical advice, Neurodiversity for Dummies also provides a helping hand to service providers, assistance for workplace managers and colleagues, and understanding for family members and friends.

Imagine a world where we all understood ourselves better and appreciated more deeply the differences in others. No matter how your own brain thinks, Neurodiversity for Dummies is for you. Check out this jargon-free introduction for an essential overview.

  • Explore the Spectrum of Neurodiversity: Understand in plain language the world of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions.
  • Unlock Hidden Talents: Move yourself beyond common myths and misconceptions to discover how neurodiversity actually works. Learn how neurodiversity has always been with us, why society needs neurodivergent traits, and how neurodiversity can be a wellspring of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Discover Yourself: Whether you are a neurodivergent person or not, learn how to understand your own normalcy, advocate for your needs, and build meaningful connections with those who think and experience the world differently than you.
  • Change the World Around You: Be empowered through simple steps you can take to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals in your school or workplace. Uncover proven strategies that cultivate a culture of acceptance and respect, where the unique perspectives of all individuals are valued and celebrated.

We believe in providing parents with better supports, empowering individuals with information, and shaping a world where we are all seen and understood. With an author team composed of neurodivergent individuals and parents writing together, Neurodiversity for Dummies is an example of the power of neurodiversity when put into action. It’s why we wrote this for you.

Don’t miss your chance to embark on this transformative journey. Order your copy of Neurodiversity for Dummies now to better understand yourself and others, and to join the movement that is revolutionizing how we understand and support the diversity of the human mind.

 

Contents

INTRODUCTION 1
3
Disability Is Not a Dirty Word
21
Someone You Know Is Neurodivergent
29
Why Is Our World Not Yet Neuroinclusive?
37
RECOGNIZING THE TYPES
43
Understanding Autism
53
How the Autistic Brain Organizes Thoughts
61
How the Autistic Brain Socializes
70
THRIVING AS A NEURODIVERGENT PERSON
171
Thriving in Educational Settings
185
Thriving in the Workplace
191
Thriving in Relationships and Communities
213
EMPOWERING NEURODISTINCT PEOPLE
229
Understanding Differences and Embracing
241
Caring for a Neurodivergent Child
251
Empowering Neurodivergent Employees
289

Empowering Autistic People
78
Understanding Dyslexia Dyscalculia
99
Understanding Associated Conditions
117
NAVIGATING LIFE AS
133
Understanding Others
147
Improving Personal Effectiveness
153
BUILDING A NEUROINCLUSIVE WORLD
307
Supporting Parents and Caregivers
315
Shaping Society
323
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About the author (2024)

John Marble is a workforce policy, innovation, and neurodiversity strategist. He is the founder of Pivot Neurodiversity. Khushboo Chabria is a neurodiversity specialist, career coach, and speaker on a mission to advocate for disability rights. Ranga Jayaraman is director of Neurodiversity Pathways and a leader in digital transformation.

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