Wonderfully Wired Brains

After years working in children's entertainment <b>Louise Gooding</b> channelled her creativity into writing. Louise lives with her partner and children and as she and her family are neurodiverse she is passionate about increasing visibility in children's books. Her debut Just Like Me is an anthology of inspirational figures who are neurologically/physically diverse and was published to great acclaim. <p>This vibrant book is written by neurodivergent author and neurodiversity champion Louise Gooding. It is an excellent tool to help children understand both themselves and their peers. The language is clear and positive complemented by colourful illustrations to show how no two brains are the same and that all brains should be celebrated.<br>It's full of facts and figures as well as brief biographies of some well known neurodiverse personalities. It covers all different aspects of neurodiversity from dyslexia to ADHD. There are some self help pages on brain care and next steps as well as a very useful glossary to help decode some of the complex vocabulary. As ever with DK it is a great book which is incredibly helpful for both home and school.</p> <p><b>An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent.</b><br><br>Our brains are unique in the way they function work and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to understand but this book is here to help! This inspirational book written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently.<br><br>It is common for neurodiverse people and those with neurological differences to feel as though they don't fit in but their extraordinary differences should be embraced. Wonderfully Wired Brains teaches children aged 7-9 all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have introduces them to advocates who are challenging neurodiversity stereotypes and most importantly gives them a safe space to feel accepted.<br><br><b>This informative and educational book for children features:</b><br><br>- Accurate understandable explanations of diagnoses that impact the brain including each area of neurodiversity and what it can or does mean for anyone with that particular neurological difference.<br>- A positive friendly look at neurodiverse brains that debunks myths and stereotypes.<br>- Informative inclusive text is accompanied by colourful modern illustrations.<br><br>The font and colours used have been selected to accommodate a range of neurodiverse readers. Combining neurodiverse experiences with science history and brain-bursting facts <i>Wonderfully Wired Brains</i> has something for everyone!<br><br>Whether your child is neurodiverse or not this book will inspire inquisitive young readers and show them that no two brains function in the same way and that everyone's differences should be celebrated. There really is no other book like it.</p> <p><b>An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent.</b><br><br>Our brains are unique in the way they function work and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to understand but this book is here to help! This inspirational book written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently.<br><br>It is common for neurodiverse people and those with neurological differences to feel as though they don't fit in but their extraordinary differences should be embraced. Wonderfully Wired Brains teaches children aged 7-9 all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have introduces them to advocates who are challenging neurodiversity stereotypes and most importantly gives them a safe space to feel accepted.<br><br><b>This informative and educational book for children features:</b><br><br>- Accurate understandable explanations of diagnoses that impact the brain including each area of neurodiversity and what it can or does mean for anyone with that particular neurological difference.<br>- A positive friendly look at neurodiverse brains that debunks myths and stereotypes.<br>- Informative inclusive text is accompanied by colourful modern illustrations.<br><br>The font and colours used have been selected to accommodate a range of neurodiverse readers. Combining neurodiverse experiences with science history and brain-bursting facts <i>Wonderfully Wired Brains</i> has something for everyone!<br><br>Whether your child is neurodiverse or not this book will inspire inquisitive young readers and show them that no two brains function in the same way and that everyone's differences should be celebrated. There really is no other book like it.</p>