Item category 2: Neurodiversity

The autistic sister in this sibling pair is non verbal, but she finds plenty of ways to communicate and have fun with her brother. Although she can't talk, this little girl understands everything, and has plenty to say, and lots of ideas. Through body language, drawing pictures, making gestures o...

There's nothing out of the ordinary about ten-year-old Ella Griffin. Until she's forced to move to the seaside town of Cod's Bottom and everything changes. In search of adventure, Ella stumbles into an old abandoned theatre, but all is not as it seems. Because the theatre isn't empty, it's haunte...

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.

As a sequel to 'Through the Eyes of Me', 'Through the Eyes of Us' is a beautiful, colourful picture book which gives insight into the world of autistic children following the experiences of Kya.

Trixie is the smallest person in Primrose Tower, but also the loudest and the building's residents have given her an affectionate nickname: THUNDERBOOTS. When it's time for Trixie to start school, she is very excited. Sometimes it's hard to concentrate in class, though. And it's really hard to re...

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, ...

Having Autism is a 'way of being' which influences thinking, feeling and reactions to people and situations. It is a lifelong condition which affects girls and boys. A lot of people with autism say the struggle with communication skills and they find interacting with the world very confusing and ...

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...

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 ...

An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent. Our brains are unique in the way they function, work, and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to understand, but this ...