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POV- top 15 books about neurodivergence, mental health, & disability.
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items these books have made me feel so seen, secure and connected to history and community in terms of my neurodivergence and disabilities! whatever genre you like, these reads will likely resonate with part of how you navigate the world. if you're like me...
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graphic novels
memoir
life hacks/ guides
poetry
graphic novels
these awesome graphic novels help you visualize representations of the authors' experiences. you get to see them navigating social norms, expectations, and accommodations.
awesome comics collection that shows you visually what types of sensory accommodations can be available to you (must haves for your bag, room, etc).
Sensory: Life on the Spectrum
I really loved how this book portrays one adult woman's experience with autism and the cognitive dissonance she feels trying to navigate neuronormative environments. Read this for a laugh, a cry, and more self compassion!
Invisible Differences: A Story of Autism, Adulting, and Living Life in Full Color
One of my best friends has Severe ME and is bed bound, so I was eager to read this book to get more of an understanding of what this author's life being bed bound was like. Very real and incredible work by Tessa.
Notes from a Sickbed
memoir
beautifully real personal stories that spoke to mine and/or my dear friends' experiences.
this memoir from the perspective of a later-diagnosed autistic woman was INCREDIBLE! If you’re looking for compassion for your younger and present day self, this is a must-read! PRO TIP have your favorite colored pad of sticky notes ready because I s...
A Little Less Broken
I first read this book for a disability studies class and it's since become a staple on my bookshelf. Learned a LOT from Eli Clare's writing- this is definitely a book I come back to and you can read more than once.
Exile and Pride
honest reflections on the medical industrial complex, medical trauma, and the profound power of community.
How to Tell When We Will Die
life hacks/ guides
books that will teach you genius life hacks, educate you on intersectional activism, and help you try to accommodate your life to you rather than the other way around.
practical bite size hacks for the always busy brain! I recommend the physical book + the audiobook and you can adjust the speed and listen while driving or walking or doing home chores
How to Keep House While Drowning
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Heard about this book through Jessica’s YouTube channel and it did not disappoint! Will make your brain feel less alone and more rad with the tools and neuroscience facts to back you up!
How to ADHD
gem of a book about creatively building a life that works for you, rather than trying to squeeze yourself into a neurotypical blueprint! this book is less about home organization than other recs but it’s huge on self acceptance and compassion for neu...
Unmasking Autism
Another genius book by Devon Price. I always take detailled notes in my journal to come back to for future reference. Tips for work, in relationships, friendships, and more.
Unmasking for Life
Alice Wong is an incredibly respected activist, advocate, and author, and with great reason. This is a really powerful collection that I often recommend or gift to friends.
Disability Visibility
A great introductory guide to disability that's great for beginners or folks starting with more familiarity and experience.
Demystifying Disability
I knew of Blair Imani from her educational “Get Smarter in Seconds” videos on social media, and this book was an awesome extension of those! She has a great ability to teach and challenge you while also giving helpful context in an approachable writi...
Read This to Get Smarter
My partner gifted me this book, and I've been nerding out about it! Fascinating neuroscience studies and anecdotes on visual, spatial visual, and verbal thinkers. As someone with aphantasia (no mind's eye), it fascinated me to learn more about how vi...
Visual Thinking
poetry
these incredible poetry collections will resonate and help you feel connected to community.
this is one of the first books I lent out to my best friends because I needed them to feel transformed the way it transformed me. if you are queer, disabled, and/or POC, or an ally who doesn’t shy away from the honesty of survival of self & commu...
Bodymap
I would truly give this 11 stars if I could. this is a book for the deep feelers for sure! will be coming back to my copy to read again. an ode to queer crip friendship in a world on fire and the tenderness and roughness that keeps us connected.
The Way Disabled People Love Each Other