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Picture Books with Neurodivergent Characters

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These books are important for two reasons: I want all of my neurodivergent students to FEEL SEEN, feel understood, and feel REPRESENTED when they read and listen to stories & I want my other students to understand how their peers can be feelings ...
 
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Neurodivergent AND really any kid who doesn't get their way - it can be hard!
I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO: Accepting NO
 
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I have my own wigglebottom at home and we LOVE Howard!
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen
 
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For your little friends whose bodies and brains are just too busy to listen!
Listen, Buddy
 
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I often describe my own son's brain as a Ferarri…with fauly tricycle brakes LOL
My Brain is a Race Car: Kids' Neurodivergent Guide
 
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I can relate so so much to this
Where Does My Mind Go During Science Class?
 
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A little bit of insight into what it feels like to GO GO GO!
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day
 
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A boy with a brain that whirls and twirls at lightning speed!
My Whirling Twirling Motor
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Celebrate what makes autism special!
The Awesome Inside Me: Autism Picture Book
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Emotional regulation is hard for neurodivergent friends! Everyone gets mad sometimes.
Roaring Mad Riley: Anger Management Story
 
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Look at these differences as positive things!
Neurodivergent Ninja: Gifts of Neurodiversity
 
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Connect to someone neurodivergent and also really successful!
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: Dr. Temple Grandin
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My students LOVED this one as a way to relate to their special needs friends :)
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism
 
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Such a heartfelt and sweet story!
Masterpiece: Celebrating the Austism Spectrum
 
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A story for how to treat EVERYONE!
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You
 
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
 
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Bonus! You can listen and watch this one on Storyline Online!! :)
My Brother Charlie
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Check out all the books in this little series about big feelings!
Perfectly Norman (Big Bright Feelings)
 
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A book for friends who struggle with social skills, shyness, and connecting with/making new friends.
Meesha Makes Friends (Big Bright Feelings)