Health & Wellbeing Collection: Neurodiversity

Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2015. Steve Silberman discusses autism and neurodiversity from historic, scientific, and advocacy-based perspectives.

This book sets the issues surrounding Dyslexia within an Irish setting. Topics dealt with are understanding the an assessment of Dyslexia, legislative issues, how to help a child with Dyslexia, and Dyslexia in adulthood.

Dr. Faith G. Harper joins autistic publisher and author Joe Biel to offer hard-won guidance on a wide range of topics about friendships, dating, and romance. Autistic readers will find valuable answers and perspectives in this book, whether you're just getting ready to jump into dating, seeking to forge closer friendships, or looking to improve your existing partnership or marriage.

This radical guide will show you how to cultivate your individual strengths, honour your neurodiversity, and learn to communicate with confidence and clarity.

Typically, Autism Spectrum Disorders high school graduates are unprepared for the transition to independence. Early, ongoing training in the social skills crucial to establishing successful adult relationships in college, vocational school, residential living, or on the job can help. This easy-to-follow resource offers a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them.

Designed and written specifically for the general reader, this book describes the four most common developmental neurodiversity disorders of childhood. The basic features of each disorder diagnosis, incidence and treatment strategies are covered separately. However, during the last decade evidence has been accumulating which indicates that these particular disorders often occur in combination. Given that it is likely that they commonly occur together, all four disorders are covered in this single text.

Winner of the Autism Society of America's Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism.

The Subtle Spectrum offers an exploration into the landscape of autism and the transformative journey of one woman, from her awareness of difference, through acceptance, to an embracing as she questions the cultural identity of autism. Joanna’s narrative is enriched with insights from a range of diverse contributors, creating a reflective opportunity for people to gain a better understanding of the experience of being autistic. With a focus on relationships built across a neurodiverse divide, the book considers topics as broad as mental health, work opportunities and abuse, weaving theory and research with lived experience to give true insight into the life of an autistic person, both pre- and post- diagnosis.

'This concise and interestingly written handbook is aimed at helping dyspraxic adults to understand their condition and its impact on work, study, social relationships and leisure activities. It contains practical tips on everyday living, including voice control, body language, cooking, study skills, driving and self-care.

Written from personal experience of dyslexia, this book offers insights into the learning problems and stigmas faced by those with the condition, and provides tried and tested techniques for overcoming and correcting it.

Written for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sufferers yet useful for anyone wishing to make better use of their time, this book is abundant with effective strategies for combating problems related to inattention, procrastination, disorganization, mismanagement of time, and poor planning. It begins by carefully explaining the neurologic underpinnings of ADHD and focusing on specific executive functions. Then using exercises designed to identify areas that need addressing, it aims to "tune up" these executive functions for maximum productivity.