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

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This book reminds me that I should be able to do that without fear of being judged or other reprocussions and that I DESERVE to feel comfortable. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD.

The title and the word “neurodivergent” suggests that this book is about different conditions that fall under the umbrella term, but it is mainly about Hayden’s own experiences with her being autistic.Ableism is so ingrained in society and this book is here to challenge all those attitudes that people hold about us, even the ones that are so deeply embedded that we internalise the idea that we are less than. It was only after a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less that she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. The areas of life in which I have the highest support needs - parenting and "running a home" (whatever that means) - aren't mentioned. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit.

Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. 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!I wanted to give Chloe the biggest hug because so many of the experiences she had were ones I could relate to. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit. Inspiring and informative, Different, Not Less is a passionate guide to breaking stigmas and creating an inclusive world in which we all can thrive.

What I personally got from it was the memoir aspect, I will never tire of hearing about individual neurodivergent experiences. 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. She deep dives into her painful childhood journey finding a diagnosis, tackles the changing landscape of autism labels and really focuses on the extreme mental health tendencies neurodivergent people are prone to (approx.An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and advocate Chloé Hayden. 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.