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Wonderfully Wired Brains

An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
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Wonderfully Wired Brains by Louise Gooding is a captivating children's book that explores the uniqueness of every child's mind. The story celebrates diverse ways of thinking, focusing on embracing individual differences. With engaging characters and an inspiring narrative, it encourages readers to appreciate their abilities and understand the beauty of varied thought processes.
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You might enjoy this book if you have or know a child with a unique way of thinking who would be inspired by colourful stories celebrating neurodiversity. This book may appeal to young readers who are curious about the incredible variety of how our brains work and are eager to understand and embrace differences in themselves and others.

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"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!"--

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An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent.

Highly commended in The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year 2024 in the STEM category.

This inspirational book challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently. Written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding.

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!

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. This book teaches children 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.

Combining neurodiverse experiences with science, history, and extraordinary facts, Wonderfully Wired Brains has something for everyone! 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.

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Wonderfully Wired Brains by Louise Gooding is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to neurodiversity. Featuring clear, positive language and vibrant illustrations, it explores various neurodiverse conditions and celebrates the uniqueness of every brain. The book includes facts, figures, and biographies of notable neurodiverse individuals, making it a valuable resource for both home and school settings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241568163

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ruth Burrows

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 669g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Ruth Burrows (Illustrator) Ruth Burrows is a British illustrator and designer currently working worldwide from her studio in sunny Lincolnshire.

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