Different, Not Less: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After

The author recounts her experiences of living with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health challenges. She explains the difficulties she experienced in school, where she was bullied and treated differently by both students and staff, but her message is one of positivity. She provides young people with neurodivergence with strategies to help them cope and encourages them to embrace their neurodivergence. Hayden also includes information and references on neurodiversity so readers can further explore the subject. This honest resource can be used to facilitate discussions of neurodiversity, differences, abilities, individual needs, ableism, challenges, and perspectives.