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

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I feel like this book is for other autistic people, whether you learn something new about (your) autism or just want to hear another story that might be similar to yours, “Different Not Less” is an interesting read, but I personally wouldn’t recommend it to my friends and family to be honest, because it’s just not coherent enough. 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. I love these types of books as I was diagnosed with autism as an adult not so long ago and find them very helpful. Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.

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. As someone navigating parenting as a neurodivergent adult in her mid 30s for example, I found that there was a lot in here that just didn't work for me, and that's OK, because I wouldn't want someone over a decade younger than me with no children giving me parenting advice. Whether you or someone you know is neurodivergent, or neither and you simply want to better yourself by being educated by someone who ACTUALLY has firsthand experience with being neurodivergent, this is the book for you. I just finished listening to this and, whilst it was an enjoyable enough listen - this might be the most Gen-Z book I've ever engaged with.I wouldn't recommend this to neurodivergent friends my own age *but*, if there were a neurodivergent teen or younger person in my life who loved books, I'd happily gift them this - especially an autistic young woman - I found the mentions of menstruation and hormones and how these effect autistic people to be really interesting. I feel like the assumed readers are kids/teens with similar interests to Chloé who would enjoy all the fairy tale analogies and find something new in the advice about school, dating, self care, socialising, and adulting.

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. This book highlights both the ups and downs of being neurodivergent whilst providing evidence and resources for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals to try and make living in this ever expanding universe a little easier. Vil spesielt anbefala an fordi an tar utgangspunkt i ein enkeltpersons opplevelser, i stedet for typiske kalde fakta som bøker om disse temaene ofta tar for seg.

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.

She shares often overlooked signs of autism and ADHD; the basics of stimming, meltdowns and sensory overload; tips for finding nurturing communities and overcoming common challenges in relationships and workplaces; and more. As a self help/discovery kind of book it is definitely too positive for me as it portrays things that are sometimes not attainable in the world as we know it at this time. Eye-opening and very heartfelt, this was a great listen that I highly recommend to anyone wanting to better understand the diversity of neurodivergent minds/experiences! Or, that someone like me, who has already been diagnosed, will pick up this book and find all the reminders they need to navigate the world with their head held high: you are different, and you have the right to demand and expect more instead of settling for less. Definite must read for anyone neurodivergent or anyone with ND loved ones or anyone who wants to be an ally or really just anyone.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.