Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
By (Author) Louise Gooding
Illustrated by Ruth Burrows
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DK Children
9th May 2023
4th May 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and spec
612.82
Hardback
96
Width 224mm, Height 284mm, Spine 15mm
723g
An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent An inspirational book written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding that challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently. 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 book is here to help! It is common for neurodiverse people to feel as though they don't fit in, but their extraordinary differences should be embraced. This book teaches children all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have, introduces them to advocates who are challenging neurodiversity stereotypes, and most importantly gives them a safe space to feel accepted. Combining neurodiverse experiences with science, history, and brain-bursting facts, Wonderfully Wired Brains has something for everyone! Whether your child is neurodiverse or not, this book will inspire inquisitive young readers and show them that no two brains function in the same way and that everyone's differences should be celebrated. There really is no other book like it.
After years working in children's entertainment, Louise Gooding channelled her creativity into writing. Louise lives with her partner and children, and as she and her family are neurodiverse, she is passionate about increasing visibility in children's books. Her debut, Just Like Me, is an anthology of inspirational figures who are neurologically/physically diverse, and was published to great acclaim.