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Wired Differently 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know: selected for The Reading Agency's Reading Well for teens initiative Illustrated edition [Pehme köide]

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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 244x172x18 mm, kaal: 362 g, 30 B&W illustrated portraits
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-May-2022
  • Kirjastus: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN-10: 1787758427
  • ISBN-13: 9781787758421
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 244x172x18 mm, kaal: 362 g, 30 B&W illustrated portraits
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-May-2022
  • Kirjastus: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN-10: 1787758427
  • ISBN-13: 9781787758421
"Covering the spectrum of neurodiversity, the book features a range of inspirational people, from actors and entertainers, to athletes and activists, and it shows young neurodiverse readers that often what makes you different can be your key to success. The chapters feature biographies that expand out on to a theme, such as the importance of lived experience in discussions of neurodiversity, challenging stereotypes, representation and creativity. This book capitalises on the current 'heroes' trend in children's publishing, but for a slightly older audience, focussing on famous neurodivergent people with accompanying portrait illustrations"--

Profiles 30 neurodivergent role models from the worlds of sport, art, science, music and more, highlighting their incredible achievements and showing how their neurodivergent traits got them where they are. Original. Illustrations.

This empowering book showcases successful neurodivergent role models from the worlds of sport, art, science, music and more. Written by a stand-up comedian, with illustrated portraits, it highlights the incredible achievements of the 30 neurodivergent people you need to know and shows that their neurodivergent traits helped get them where they are.

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times.

Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created and inspired they did not despite being different but because they are different. From politicians, activists and journalists to YouTubers, DJs and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers.

Arvustused

Wired Differently is an important, timely, charmingly written, and exceptionally warm-hearted book that teaches young adults to value and appreciate the aptitudes and eccentricities of their own brains, while facing the challenges of being different. A+. -- Steve Silberman, author, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity I would like everyone I have ever met, and ever will meet, to read this book. Joe really explores not only what it's like to be neurodivergent, but also how much we can achieve if we are just allowed to be our genuine selves. Thanks Joe for showing those of us that have felt like a square peg in a round hole, that our square holes are out there waiting for us and that we are in truly esteemed company. -- Angela Barnes, Comedian

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Introduces and celebrates successful neurodivergent people from around the world
Welcome 9(8)
1 Autistic Climate Activist
17(6)
Greta Thunberg
2 Autistic Music Producer and Campaigner
23(6)
Michael Buckholtz
3 Dyspraxic Founder of Dyspraxia USA
29(6)
Warren Fried
4 Dyslexic Video Journalist
35(6)
Fahima Abdulrahman
5 Dyslexic Entrepreneur
41(4)
Pip Jamieson
6 Writer and Performer with Tourette's Syndrome
45(6)
Jessica Thorn
7 (Aka DJ Ninja) Dyspraxic DJ and Racing Driver
51(6)
Farah Naryi
8 Autistic Writer
57(4)
Naoki Higashida
9 Dyslexic Poet
61(6)
Benjamin Zephaniah
10 Autistic Activist and Educator
67(4)
Lydia X.Z. Brown
11 (Aka Yo Samdy Sam) Autistic YouTuber
71(6)
Samantha Stein
12 (Aka Loyle Carner) Dyslexic Musician with ADHD
77(4)
Ben Coyle-Larner
13 (Aka Jono Drane) Judoka with ADHD
81(4)
Jonathan Drane
14 Autistic Naturalist and Writer
85(4)
Dara McAnulty
15 YouTuber with ADHD
89(6)
Ryan Higa
16 Autistic Scientist
95(6)
Temple Grandin
17 YouTuber with ADHD
101(4)
Jessica McCabe
18 Autistic Comedian
105(6)
Hannah Gadsby
19 Autistic Artist
111(4)
Stephen Wiltshire
20 (Aka Donna Williams) Autistic Writer
115(4)
Polly Samuel
21 Dyslexic Explorer
119(4)
Ann Bancroft
22 Autistic Video Game Journalist with ADHD
123(6)
Laura Kate Dale
23 Dyspraxic Politician
129(4)
Emma Lewell-Buck
24 Autistic Writer
133(4)
Elle McNicoll
25 (Aka Super Sam) Autistic Athlete
137(4)
Sam Holness
26 Autistic Actor
141(4)
Mickey Rowe
27 Autistic, Dyspraxic and Dyslexic Activist and Writer
145(6)
Siena Castellon
28 Dyslexic Comedian
151(6)
Suzi Ruffell
29 Autistic and Dyslexic Artist
157(6)
Jon Adams
30 Gymnast with ADHD
163(5)
Simone Biles
Goodbye 168(5)
Acknowledgements 173(1)
References 174
At age 16, Joe Wells wrote Touch and Go Joe, sharing his experiences living with OCD from the age of 9. Since then, Joe has been working in comedy, in stand-up and writing for the BBC and magazines. Recently, he has been writing about mental health and neurodiversity.