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

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In the same way that I found Chloe's channel when I needed it most, my greatest hope is that someone will find this book at any stage in their diagnostic journey, and feel the same sense of acceptance and relief I did. Katie Koullas, CEO, Yellow Ladybugs'The guide to life that I wish I'd been handed when I was an undiagnosed Autistic kid, unsure of my place in the world . Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong. Chloé covers both the struggles she went through growing up as well as her joys ("eye sparkles") and "happy endings", and even though she talks through some pretty dark periods in her life, and what can be difficult about being autistic, the over-arching feelings you have on finishing the book are of optimism and joy.It also has great POTS rep too and makes an excellent case for why we really need to abandon the previously popular 'Asperger's' label with the connections to its Nazi namesake and his involvement with exterminating so many neurodivergent people during WWII (and beyond?

i wish i had this book growing up instead of wanting to off myself for how my brain works and thinking i was just broken and wired wrong. it is such a beautiful listen and read, that covers a variety of neurodivergent identities but obviously centered around chloe’s personal experiences and studies into autism, adhd, and depression from a young age through now, weaving in writings from the time certain events happened in her life as well as hindsight understanding and interpretation. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The book consists of autobiographical parts while it simultaneously tries to be a guide to autistic people. That's not me shaming anyone for what they love - I just *don't* relate to the genie from Aladdin in a very significant way, nor do I necessarily agree that Rafiki in The Lion King is coded as having ADHD.Whilst I was not able to relate to every single experience of Chloé, I was able to see myself in her, a little girl afraid to tell people who she was in fear that they would reject me, seeing me only for my diagnosis. Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong. The chapters are short and full of references to Disney movies and things like finding your ‘eye sparkle’.

It was clear to me throughout the entire book that Hayden comes from a background of immense privilege - she has always had access to people who support her and to the financial resources necessary to access supports and opportunities (a large supportive family, a full suite of medical testing, horse riding, surfing, overseas travel, private schools and home schooling, etc. As a adult woman with autism I found this a joy to read, and it is definitely something I recommend to young neurodivergent people to serve as a reminder (like the title indicates) that you may be different but that doesn’t make you less.I’ve been looking for books about neurodivergence written by neurodivergent authors and this has been a great place to start.

By writing this book, by sharing her story, Chloé has helped me to accept myself as I am, and to realise that my neurodivergence doesn't make me unworthy of a happily ever after. Chlo Hayden is an award-winning actor and disability advocate, motivational speaker and social media influencer whose story of being 'different, not less' has attracted a worldwide following. Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here. A wonderfully inclusive - and often wonderfully funny - exploration of neurodiversity that never fails to celebrate the positive, Different, Not Less resounds with the lived experience of its gifted author.Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting those who are, ‘Different, Not Less’ will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.