Recs if you like NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity...

books to help understand a new autism or ADHD diagnosis (or both!)

this list is a combination of both fiction and non-fiction books, with real world memoirs and guides written by medical professionals or neurodivergent authors! open to suggestions

books written by disabled authors

A collection of books by a range of disabled authors exploring what it means to navigate a world that isn’t built with accessibility in mind. Personal stories with sharp insight, these works challenge what we think we know about disability, chronic illness, mental health, neurodiversity, the myth of recovery, and what it means to belong.

List is a work in progress!

Recently diagnosed (or self-diagnosed) with ADHD/Autism and looking for more to learn.

Non-fiction for Neurodiversity

Please note I do not support the use of the puzzle piece in relation to ASD; it is included in my emoji description solely for visibility. Neurodiversity-affirming novels, memoirs, and resources – series are represented by the first book only. Recommendations appreciated in the comments!

Books with diverse representations of neurodiversity across genres, because we exist in diverse forms with diverse passions and interests! Books are included based on both author verification & reader reports of neurodivergent-coding. This list uses an inclusive definition of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD/ADD, OCD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, synesthesia, tourettes, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Williams Syndrome & Down Syndrome. Open to recommendations!

The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, formerly the Samuel Johnson Prize, is an annual British book prize for the best non-fiction writing in the English language