Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after

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Writing has always been my outlet and my safe space; it’s always been how I was best able to share my thoughts and my mind and everything I didn’t have the voice to say; writing a book felt like a natural progression.

Geelong Youth Awards 2020". City of Greater Geelong. 29 July 2020 . Retrieved 28 May 2023– via YouTube. Different, Not Less is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with insights on how autism and ADHD present differently in females, advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive relationships, communities and workplaces and much more. Winners Announced for the 2022 AACTA Awards". Australian Film Institute | Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts . Retrieved 28 May 2023.

About Chloé Hayden

Hayden wishes to break existing autism stereotypes by talking about her experiences. She has stated, "I see autism as a superpower, if you look at people at the top of their fields, so many of them are on the spectrum." [5] Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. I didn't learn anything new myself about autism and ADHD as I have read and learned a lot about it in the past couple of years, but the book would be a great introduction for a young person who is just starting to learn about it. Everything Chloé explains is consistent with other sources I've read from - while it's part memoir, this is not just a book of one person's anecdotal experience, it's clearly well researched and of course she has worked in the field of disability advocacy herself and knows her stuff.

Learning to embrace all that you are, finding your place in the world, and creating a world that is more accepting, more accommodating, and more ready to embrace the brilliance of difference. What inspired you to write this book? And were there any times where you felt like giving up on it or felt overwhelmed by writing it? a b "See Chloé Hayden's Moving Acceptance Speech At Marie Claire's Women Of The Year Awards". Marie Claire. 10 November 2022 . Retrieved 28 May 2023. An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and disability advocate Chloe Hayden

What’s your favourite part about being Autistic?

Gulla, Emily (14 September 2022). "Heartbreak High viewers are all praising the show for one important reason". Cosmopolitan . Retrieved 28 May 2023. This is also reflected in the missing part of “neurodivergence”. The title and the word “neurodivergent” suggests that this book is about different conditions that fall under the umbrella term, but it is mainly about Hayden’s own experiences with her being autistic. Even though she mentions that she also has ADHD there is rarely any mention of other neurodivergencies and I feel like we’re washing away the meaning of the word Neurodivergence by over-using it instead of stating the exact condition we’re talking about (here: autism). In August 2022, Hayden released the book Different, Not Less: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After, [7] a part autobiography, part self-help book. Hayden stated, "I wrote this book because I wish I had it when I was diagnosed [with autism]." [6] [7]