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• Wired to Feel

  Autism as a Condition of Sensory Surplus

  Bergenfield, Sarah,

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  A neuroscience-informed guide to understanding your autistic brain, body, and mind. Autism is not simply a difference in thinking--it is an embodied experience shaped by heightened sensory awareness, nervous system sensitivity, and perceptual…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Autism for Dummies

  Marble, John (Neurodiversity strategist),

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  Embrace neurodiversity and foster understanding Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Healing Autistic Burnout

  a Neuroaffirming Guide for Connecting With Your Authentic Self, Restoring Your Energy & Advocating for Your Needs

  O'Connor, Sharon Kaye,

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  It's time to prioritize self-care, advocate for your needs, and heal from autistic burnout. Written by an autistic therapist for autistic readers, this compassionate guide can help you get started. If you are autistic, you may struggle with the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Boy Called Bat

  Arnold, Elana K.,

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  When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has autism, resolves to prove that he's up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.

• Neuroqueer Heresies

  Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities

  Walker, Nick, 1969-

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  The work of queer autistic scholar Nick Walker has played a key role in the evolving discourse on human neurodiversity. Neuroqueer Heresies collects a decade's worth of Dr. Walker's most influential writings, along with new commentary by the author…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moonwalking

  Elliott, Zetta,

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  In 1980s Brooklyn, new student JJ Pankowski, an autistic, punk-rock-lover, befriends Pie Velez, an Afro-Latinx math geek and graffiti artist.

• Neurotribes

  the Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

  Silberman, Steve,

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  A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism: a devastating developmental…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ellen Outside the Lines

  Sass, A. J.,

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  Winner of a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor! A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, and expanding horizons for fans of Rain Reign and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Friend for Henry

  Bailey, Jenn,

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  In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Looking for X

  Ellis, Deborah, (Author of The Breadwinner)

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  Khyber, a smart, bold, eleven-year-old girl from a poor neighborhood, sets out to find her friend X, a mysterious homeless woman who has gone missing. The desperate search takes Khyber on a long, all-night odyssey that proves to be wilder than any…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Please Stand by

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  A young woman escapes from her group home hoping to get her Star Trek script produced in Hollywood. With her sister and psychiatrist at her heels, she must conquer a new world full of challenges.

• The Reason I Jump

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  An immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world, based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wish You Were Her

  McNicoll, Elle,

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  Seeking a normal summer away from fame, autistic teen actress Allegra Brooks escapes to a small-town book festival, where she clashes with grumpy bookseller Jonah Thorne, unaware that he may be the anonymous correspondent she has been falling for.

• Life, Animated

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  From Academy Award winning director Roger Ross Williams comes the story of Owen Suskind, a young man who couldn't speak as a child until he discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing himself in the world of Disney animated films.

• On the Edge of Gone

  Duyvis, Corinne

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  In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2034, a comet is due to hit the Earth within the hour. Denise, who's sixteen years old and autistic, must try to find her missing sister and also help her neglectful, undependable mother safely aboard a spaceship

• Noah's Big Problem

  Antoniou, Anthony,

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  Noah has a big problem and it's all he can think about. What's his big problem? He wants to play with his brother Gabriel, but it's not so simple. Gabriel is autistic, so his brain works a little differently. The two brothers don't always understand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Understanding Autism

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  Unlock the complexities of understanding autism with our comprehensive guide, which delves into the diverse ways autistic minds operate and how to cultivate a safe, supportive environment. Gain essential tools and expert advice to navigate social…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Frankie's World

  Dooley, Aoife,

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  Frankie is different from everyone in her class, and she can't figure out why. She has trouble concentrating, and her classmates tease her for not having a dad at home. To try to make sense of the world, Frankie doodles her daily adventures in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Different-- Not Less

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

  Grandin, Temple,

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  Temple Grandin offers the world yet another great work, an inspiring and informative book that offers both hope and encouragement. In these pages, Temple presents the personal success stories of fourteen unique individuals that illustrate the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Good Doctor. Season One

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  Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and Savant syndrome, is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital.