Item category 2: Neurodiversity

People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, this is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.

Tally is autistic and proud. She used to try to hide her autism, but now she is determined to make sure people see who she really is. At school camp, Tally is thrown into the company of bully Skye. Skye is far from Tally's ideal friend, but spending a week alone is so much worse! As Skye's hurt a...

Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6. Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production - and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role. But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel ...

YOU CAN be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be brilliant - be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with 14 children as they grow from birth to 18 years old, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others' rights - and following their dreams. Cre...

'A First Look At' series consists of a number of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. This book provides a simple introduction to ADHD. Its aim is to promote understandi...

This reassuring picture book explains what autism is in simple terms, helping children who have siblings or classmates with autism understand what everyday life feels like from a child with autism's perspective. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for ho...

Vincent has dyspraxia and finds playing team sports challenging, unlike his star football player older brother. Quiet and invisible at school, he finds solace in playing computer games in his room. He is chosen to take part in an outdoor activity weekend with three other outcasts from his class, ...

A witty, suspenseful and inventive debut that asks what makes a person a friend and a house a home. Sam and Asha. Asha and Sam. Their friendship is so long established, they take it for granted. Just as Asha takes for granted that Donnybrooke, the mansion that sits on the highest hill in Corevill...

Meet George, a little boy who wants to tell you all about himself. You see, like lots of people in the world, George has Down syndrome and he knows it doesn't define him - as it's just one of the many things that make George wonderful.

Jamie just wants to be normal, but his ADHD doesn't make it easy. Elin just wants to be perfect, so that her dad will come back to live with her. When their two families blend, sparks fly. But perhaps there's no such thing as normal after all.