Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopaedia (1)
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- Synopsis
- This groundbreaking A-Z of neurodiversity provides an accessible and definitive resource for professionals, families, and anyone seeking to better understand the vast landscape of neurodiversity as well as the experiences and potential of neurodivergent people.Covering over 370 terms, the book offers a nuanced understanding of each term’s multifaceted relevance and is structured around seven key categories: Neurodivergent identities, states, and models Emotional and mental health and well-being Social interaction, communication, and relationships Advocacy, rights, and community dynamics Support and therapy Education and professional contexts Harmful, pathologising, and stigmatising concepts and practices Enriching this comprehensive reference, the book includes over 60 first-hand contributions from 12 neurodivergent individuals from across the world. Their diverse identities, lived experiences, and insights provide cross-cultural, intersectional, and deeply personal perspectives, offering powerful additional context to the definitions explored.This encyclopaedia is an essential resource for neurodivergent individuals, professionals in social care, healthcare, education, and mental health; families, policymakers, the wider public, and anyone interested in learning more about neurodiversity.
- Copyright:
- 2026
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 288 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040387689
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781040387603, 9781032761527, 9781032761541, 9781003477297
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 07/10/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Chris Papadopoulos. The right of Chris Papadopoulos to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Education, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.